The International Rescue Committee has partnered with Care About the Children Sweden and the European Union (EU) to implement a project that will increase access to safe education spaces for children aged 6-12 who are out of school in Bamiyan and Kunduz provinces of Afghanistan.

The community sponsorship program at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City launched in March 2022, building a robust foundation that resulted in the first sponsor team connection in November 2022.

Mohamed Cherif Diallo joined the IRC in Salt Lake City team on March 6th as the new Executive Director.

Mahsa, a young, bright, and promising student, had recently completed her high school education in Afghanistan and was eagerly pursuing her academic aspirations at a public university. During the Utah legislative session, she used her voice and her story to help pass a bill that enabled refugees to obtain in-state tuition rates at Utah universities.

The countries most vulnerable to climate change have contributed little to its cause.