We are going to take a deep dive into the process of refugee resettlement at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Wichita. This month, we’ll focus on the basics of initial resettlement, including the process a refugee must undergo to be considered for resettlement in the U.S. and the days leading up to their arrival through the eyes of IRC staff and volunteers in Wichita.

At IRC Washington, we play a pivotal role in the local refugee resettlement landscape, providing essential services to help individuals and families transition smoothly. By partnering with Community Support Groups through our Co-Sponsorship Program, we aim to combine our resources and expertise to make a substantial and meaningful contribution to local refugee resettlement efforts.

This World Refugee Day, we examine the pressing challenges that refugees face around the world and consider how we can address them.

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Nearly two and half years after President Obama’s Executive Action offering the opportunity for minors from Central America to access the refugee resettlement program, Hilda Galvez, a Honduran native, cried joyfully as her five-year-old son, Ever, was escorted through the gate at Newark Airport near midnight on March 9, 2017.

This compact executive summary of the IRC Annual Report covers the basics: our mission, a map of where we work, impact stats and financial data from Fiscal Year 2021.

Comcast donated laptops to the IRC in Richmond for individuals participating in workforce programs.

You can be a hero to the families we see every day as we guide them through each step of the resettlement journey, from cultural orientation all the way through starting a thriving business.