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A nurse practitioner and refugee explains why she gives back
After her family fled war in Liberia and was resettled in Oakland, California by the IRC, Torbertha Torbor became a nurse practitioner in the hopes of giving back to her community. She's now on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
IRC’s Welcome to Maryland Fund
The IRC's Welcome to Maryland Fund supports humanitarian immigrants arriving to the U.S. and resettled in Maryland.
- Announcement
- May 30, 2023
Refugees are courageous
According to the United Nations refugee agency, a record 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide—double the number a decade ago. Every World Refugee Day (June 20), we honor the courage and contributions of refugees and displaced people around the world. This year, meet refugee and immigrant artists who use their creativity to connect and heal—bringing people closer together, and showing us who they are beyond the label of refugee.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Toolkit: How to fight against unfair USCIS fees
On November 14, 2019, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposal to radically increase application fees paid by immigrants and introduce a new fee for asylum applications. Find out how you can take action.
- Resource
- December 5, 2019
RescueFacts: What is the Afghan SIV program?
Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis, and Afghans who assisted the United States government are among the groups in particular danger.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
On the path to citizenship with the New Americans Campaign
Through the New Americans Campaign, the IRC and partners help immigrants and refugees become citizens in free workshops.
- Announcement
- February 15, 2019
Despite COVID-19 the IRC continues to serve our community
The team in Denver is working hard to adjust services to be delivered remotely to refugees and immigrants.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
A new American turns adversity into opportunity
When Diana Muturia had to leave college and take a job cleaning homes, she thought she’d let her family down. Today, she’s using her experience to build an innovative new business.
- Article
- November 7, 2022
New Roots Summer Camp 2016
An opportunity for refugee and immigrant youth to get to know their new home.
- Announcement
- August 27, 2016
World Refugee Day Los Angeles 2016
The IRC in LA booth included staff members from Resettlement, Early Employment, Citizenship and Immigration departments. Refugees, asylees and immigrants asked staff and volunteers about the IRC’s mission, its office services and citizenship and financial literacy workshops. The IRC in LA is a founding member of the RFLA and helped to organize the World Refugee Day event.
- Announcement
- July 19, 2016