On April 12th, Alejandra arrived in Texas, 18 years after her mother first said goodbye in El Salvador.

During the winter 2016 semester, Joseph Mears worked an intern in Silver Spring with the Intensive Case Management Program. He looks back on his internship and a successful donation drive that helped those most in need.

Andrew Kusimba, father of two and community leader in Kitale, Kenya, raises awareness about violence against women in his community.

This summer, the IRC in Richmond's youth team led a season full of learning, connection, and empowerment for refugee and immigrant youth. From after school programs and college visits to summer camps and new initiatives, youth of all ages had opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. These efforts reflect the IRC’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people as they build brighter futures in their new home.

This year, the IRC in Dallas is launching a new initiative to benefit refugee youth.

The IRC in Charlottesville partnered with St. Anne's Belfield School to host an International Field Day.

This year we mark World Humanitarian Day with a heavy heart, remembering Luka Filibus, an IRC child protection assistant who was abducted and killed by an armed group in northeast Nigeria.