Hear from the Svieshnikova family about their journey from Ukraine to Utah. Sisters Mira and Olha have begun a cookie business, Heart of Ukraine, through the IRC small business program.

Under the umbrella of International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City’s economic well-being services, the Financial Capabilities program serves refugees and new Americans through one-on-one financial coaching, classes and workshops, and access to resources to become financially independent. 

Refugees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities.

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month. An IRC client and survivor of human trafficking shares her story with us.

After a decade living in a refugee camp in Chad, a Sudanese family comes to the IRC in Silver Spring to finally access to the critical healthcare they need.

On Feb. 15 President Trump declared a national emergency to build a wall on the southern border—distorting the record on people seeking asylum. We set the record straight.

The interpretation team at the IRC in Salt Lake City provides essential language services for the people that we serve. With 18 languages to offer, the team provides an integral service to ensure refugees and other new Americans receiving services from the IRC and its local partners are able to effectively communicate in their preferred language.