As refugees in South Africa, Jacqueline and her family feared for their lives. They were welcomed by local church members and other neighbors in Boise, Idaho.

“One day I said to God, ‘You made me a mother and you took away my children.” Rosa says. “And he answered, ‘I’m taking care of yours, you take care of mine.’”

A proud and grateful father reflects on his family’s journey from Iraq to England—a last-minute flight to save his daughter’s life.

After fleeing the war in Syria, a woman grabs a chance to restart her family’s beekeeping business in Jordan.

Support our efforts to provide much-needed items and gifts to recently arrived refugee families and individuals this holiday season during our Light One Candle holiday gift drive!

Meet three mothers in Syria who are earning money to meet their families' needs by sewing face masks to protect their neighbors from COVID-19.

Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, IRC NorCal supporters continued a holiday welcoming tradition this year, bringing in nearly $15,000 worth of items for 60 IRC families.

Born in the ethnically diverse and politically complicated country of Myanmar, also known as Burma, Boo’s family made the brave decision to cross the border into Thailand in 1982.

The IRC in Boise remains grateful to the Boise community for their ongoing support and compassion towards the refugee families affected in the attack at the Wylie St. Station Apartment Complex. Here is an update on the assistance provided.