Umeeda Shalizi, 23, gives the impression that she’s going places and that she will not be hindered by the places she’s been.

Immigrants and refugees make up a sizeable minority of businesses for California and the Turlock/Modesto region. In that vein, the IRC in Turlock/Modesto is spotlighting refugee-owned businesses here in the Central Valley. The following is an interview with Baktash Rafiqyaar, owner of Mr. Gil's Market & Grill in Modesto.

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For over a decade, the IRC provided food, water, and medicine to people trapped in a region enveloped in conflict.

Millions of girls around the world face discrimination and lack of opportunity. Their voices aren’t always heard or needs considered.

Tax season is upon us! The IRC in Salt Lake City is at work organizing tax preparation assistance clinics for eligible refugee and new American community members. Learn how to access this service!

Leidi, a widowed mother of two, arrived in Atlanta as a refugee from Guatemala. With the support of the IRC, she found safety, secured employment, and began establishing a stable future for her family. Today, they are thriving and optimistic about their continued growth, exemplifying the transformative power of community and compassion.