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"The Business of Philanthropy" - David Miliband in conversation with Badr Jafar
Philanthropist and IRC Advisory Board Member, Badr Jafar’s latest book, The Business of Philanthropy, discusses the changing nature of philanthropy within and from emerging markets
- Announcement
- March 4, 2025
Omari & Zaina open a new West Valley childcare business
Omari and Zaina, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, recently launched their at-home childcare business, Zaina Ngandu, bringing added support for working families in West Valley City.
- Announcement
- July 25, 2024
A passion for numbers leads to start of a new business
Naimat grew up in a small province in Afghanistan called Ghazni with his parents, three sisters, one brother, and his uncles. With the hope of pursuing higher education and starting his own business, Naimat came to the United States where he earned a Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Refugee-owned Business Spotlight: Victoria Barrier Solutions
In May 2023, Victoria Barrier Solutions LLC—a residential and commercial fencing and railing business—was born. “We create fencing and railing from all kinds of materials including wood, vinyl, and aluminum. We also build decks for homes.”
- Announcement
- November 8, 2024
Cooking for a Cause – an Afghan refugee opens her own business
The IRC in Silver Spring spoke with Parwana, an Afghan refugee and changemaker who shares her culture with others through her catering business.
- Announcement
- May 19, 2023
Meet Alisa: Mother. Home stager. Business woman.
After fleeing the war in Ukraine for Greece with her family, Alisa wanted to find a purpose that helped her focus on the future. As a trained interior designer, she found home staging for holiday lets in Greece. And with support from the IRC and Citi Foundation, she’s enjoying her new business venture. “When I see the result before and after, I really get a lot of satisfaction because I am pleased with myself and the result.
- Video
- September 29, 2023
In-home childcare businesses offer much more than income
Refugee clients build successful businesses that allow them to earn much-needed income for their families while gaining confidence, deeper community ties, and much more.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Meet Lorayne: Building a new life and new business in Mexico
Lorayne and her wife started their own business in Mexico City with support from the Resilient Futures program, a partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Citi Foundation. Read Lorayne's story.
- Article
- January 31, 2023
Fariba's a refugee designer-maker taking business into her own hands
Fariba, who left Afghanistan as a child, creates beautiful bags and jewelry from materials other refugees brought with them on boats to Greece. Now she's using her skills to start a business.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC brings federal funds to Georgia to support refugee-and immigrant-owned small businesses
The IRC in Atlanta, in partnership with Refugee Women’s Network, the Latin American Association, and the Somali American Community Center, has received an $800,000 award from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help small business owners from Georgia's diverse communities rebuild resilient, thriving companies.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024