Offered refuge by the United States, 24-year-old Nelson Versailles Rieu is now serving his new country in the Air Force, where his patriotic spirit caught the attention of the Commander in Chief himself.

The IRC brings together groups of girls to explore their power and potential and cultivate essential skills. Paired with mentors from their community, each girl expands her idea of what is possible, creates a vision for herself, and develops a strategic plan for achieving it.

This September, the New Roots Community Farm’s (NRCF) community members came together to rebuild the farm. This project consisted of transplanting new plants, weeding, and installing sturdier plant beds. The New York Restoration Project also joined the NRCF in these efforts to execute the rebuild. The IRC in NY sat with Sheryll Durrant, the Food and Agriculture Coordinator at IRC in NY, to learn about the impact of this rebuild and the vision of the NRCF as a whole.

17-year-old Nasro is the inspiration for the short film Brave Girl Rising, produced by Girl Rising in collaboration with the IRC.

Ethiopia is grappling with its worst drought in fifty years, which has affected more than 10 million people.

Sinan, herself displaced by violence, created a safe spaces for refugee and displaced children in Iraq.

IRC in NY New Roots Farm & Garden. Save our Farm Fundraiser & Newsletter Campaign.

This Thanksgiving, we are thankfull for communities making #RefugeesWelcome.

The IRC in Louisville offers a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about current postings and the application process here.