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Why did these families flee across the U.S. border?
Seeking asylum is legal. Turning away asylum seekers is not. We spoke with Central American families in Phoenix, Arizona who were detained at the border about why they fled to the United States.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Holiday Giving Tree Gives Community and Opportunity to “Adopt” an IRC Family for the Holidays
Community individuals and partners are invited to "adopt" a IRC family during the holiday season.
- Announcement
- October 18, 2016
3 ways the IRC made an impact for displaced families in 2020
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is committed to helping displaced families to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Here are three of the ways the IRC and our supporters helped people living in some of the toughest places on earth this year.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
After 15 years in a refugee camp, this Congolese family is finally together in America
Divin and Nadine's family's saga illustrates the hardships imposed by the Trump Administration’s policies on refugees as thousands cleared for resettlement remain in limbo.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
How to talk to your family about refugees, asylum and the border this holiday season
As you gather together with family and friends to celebrate this holiday season, take the opportunity to share important facts about resettlement and asylum.
- Resource
- December 6, 2019
Syrian family reunited as White House travel ban challenged
The Bazara family from Aleppo, Syria were reunited at Sea-Tac International Airport on Feb. 9 after three family members were banned from entering due to President Trump's executive order. Read their full story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
WATCH: Boise Refugee Reunites with Family after Five Years Apart
IRC Caseworker and Congolese refugee Dauda Balubwila worked tirelessly for five years to reunite with the family he left behind in Kenya. Watch the emotional moment as his wife and children step off the plane and into Dauda's arms.
- Announcement
- August 17, 2016
How Uber is helping resettled refugee families navigate their new lives
For refugees new to the United States, the journey doesn’t end upon arrival. Bonfils from the Democratic Republic of Congo shares how his family is utilizing Uber credits during their first few months in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Article
- October 23, 2024
IRC supporters help a Burmese family restart their lives in America
As we embark on the season of giving — and giving thanks — all of us at the International Rescue Committee would like to thank our supporters for helping refugees and families worldwide. Because of our supporters, courageous families like the Wins have a chance at a brighter future.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Welcome a family Home for the Holidays
This November 1st, the IRC in Dallas will officially kick off our Home for the Holidays giving program.
- Announcement
- October 22, 2019