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- Afghanistan crisis
A long time coming: Timothy's new life
“Becoming an American, to me, is the greatest thing I have ever achieved in my life,” says Timothy Cham, who fled violence in what is now South Sudan. After years in limbo, his family have settled in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Trump Administration suspends refugee resettlement
The Trump Administration’s executive order suspending refugee resettlement is a step backward for America.
- Article
- August 12, 2025
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Group opportunities in Tucson
The IRC in Tucson offers several team oriented activities. These activities range from group work days at a refugee garden to organizing a fundraising events. Gather a group of friends, family members, or co-workers and get involved!
- Announcement
- March 12, 2024
The European refugee crisis: Key facts from new research with refugees in Turkey
The IRC has released results of a new survey after interviewing more than 800 Syrian refugee families, uncovering the reasons why refugees are embarking on the perilous journey to Europe.
- Report
- October 30, 2015
IRC in Salt Lake City Volunteer Spotlight: Kimiya Hosseini
Kimiya is a health access volunteer and joined the IRC in Salt Lake City in July. Since then, she has provided crucial support for families: from supporting access to health checkups to advocating on behalf of individuals during appointments.
- Announcement
- September 29, 2022
Could you imagine being a refugee in the winter?
Imagine being a refugee in a tented settlement during a winter storm. This is the reality for thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
New arrival finds work helping other refugees
In September 2018, a man from the DRC arrived in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and four children. Today, he and his wife work full time, all their children attend school and the family has purchased their own car. Now he is giving help to other refugees.
- Announcement
- October 1, 2019
Honoring Mr. Long
Mr. Long is a recognizable face to hundreds of refugees in our community. As a caseworker, he has helped families from all over the world rebuild their lives in Seattle. We wish him a happy retirement after 21 years of service at the IRC!
- Announcement
- December 21, 2016