Meet the people on the frontlines of the devastating crisis.

The IRC in Missoula is proud to regularly collaborate with the University of Montana School of Social Work to provide practicum opportunities for social work students at the Bachelor's and Master's level. This year, we've been lucky to work alongside 4 students who've made great contributions to our organization. Two practicum students, Whitney (MSW) and Renna (BSW), took a moment to reflect on their experience working with new Americans and the IRC. 

Three years after Afghanistan’s change of government, millions across the country are enduring a humanitarian crisis. This is what the international community can do to help.

Amidst the journeys undertaken by numerous asylum seekers across the Americas in pursuit of safety and security, they encounter a significant challenge: the lack of reliable information to alleviate their hardships. Hence, the IRC supports displaced people on their journey by facilitating access to digital platforms where they can encounter information and services they need.

Cultivating welcome and integration is a collective effort. Together, we are turning hope into action in our communities. Join us in getting to know how IRC Employment Specialist Mawada Ibrahim partners with employers to transform lives.

Find out what Ukrainians need to survive winter and what the IRC is doing to help.

Over 6 million refugees have fled Ukraine. Go inside the International Rescue Committee’s response supporting their long-term needs.

Meet Shakira, Julia, Nelson, Jamila, Suzan and Bijou—six entrepreneurs who are rebuilding their lives in Uganda, a country that hosts more than 1.2 million refugees.

Originally from Burundi, Vital was one of thousands of Burundians forced to flee in 1972. At 19 years old, he lived in a temporary center that hosted refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. He spent ten years in the DRC and continued his education despite the challenging circumstances.

Pediatrician Dr. Seema Jilani discusses the impact of conflict on Gaza’s citizens and their health system.