After his work helping the United States as an interpreter in his native Afghanistan put him in danger, Harris started a new life in America. He shares his story.

The United States has long been a beacon of hope for refugees fleeing war and persecution. Until now. Use this postcard to let your elected officials know why you oppose President Trump's order halting the U.S. refugee resettlement program.

Refugees are people whose lives you would recognize. They're mothers, fathers, daughters, sons who have escaped violence and persecution. Meet some of the families wrenched apart by the Trump Administration's order halting refugee arrivals to the United States.

In the face of a Trump Administration executive order that would suspend refugee resettlement, people of all ages and backgrounds, all across the country, have been stepping up to show their support for refugees and give them a warm welcome.

Imagine falling in love for the first time only to have your happiness destroyed in an instant. It happened to 19-year-old Rawan when her first love, Karam, was killed by a sniper in Syria. Learn how she overcame her crushing grief.

A family in Boise, Idaho, embraces newcomers from Nairobi and become fast friends. They were connected through an International Rescue Committee program that matches resettled refugees with their new neighbors to help them acclimate to life in America.

The IRC in Missoula helps people fleeing violence and persecution rebuild their lives and gain control of their future. We continue to work alongside communities and partners to welcome and support Afghans and refugees from other crisis zones around the world.

The IRC in NYNJ will continue to support Afghan individuals and families, and newcomers from across the Globe in their long resettlement journey. The crisis in Afghanistan has shaped the methodology of resettlement case management at the IRC to bolster proactive and client-facing services and programming. With your support, the IRC in NYNY can defy the temporal pressures and limits that inflate the emotional and financial burden faced by newcomers.

This year’s Holiday Drive was met with excitement and joy. Every year, the IRC in NY hosts a Drive to support refugee and immigrant families preparing for the winter season. Having to resettle or navigate a significant wave of economic insecurity, many families are in need of warmer coats and winter accessories.

We're moving through extraordinary times here at the IRC in San Diego. View our full FY21 Impact Report!