After some of the bloodiest fighting in more than seven years of civil war in Syria—including a suspected chemical attack in the town of Douma—the enclave of Eastern Ghouta is under the control of the Syrian government.

Thank you to the Make Your Life Sweeter team for bringing some HotPoppin treats for refugee families and staff!

This International Rescue Committee paper analyzes refugee experiences moving into higher skill, higher wage jobs.

Every May, the IRC in Denver honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This year, by highlighting four remarkable documentaries of diverse AANHPI filmmakers. 

After fleeing life-threatening violence in Colombia and Ecuador, Alfredo and his family resettled in Tallahassee with the support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). With the IRC’s help, Alfredo rebuilt his life and launched El Mana Enterprise, offering home repair and maintenance services across the community. Today, he stands as a symbol of resilience and hope, turning hardship into opportunity while giving back to the city that welcomed him.

Meet Sarah Terlouw, the new Executive Director for the IRC in Northern California! Sarah has a long history with the IRC. We are excited to welcome and introduce her to our community so we sat down for a Q&A.

The International Rescue Committee offers high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services and citizenship assistance in 23 cities across the United States—including right here in Tucson! Learn more about what we can offer!