The U.S. remains a beacon of hope and hospitality to refugees around the world, and many who arrive can’t wait to help others who come after them.

IRC offices in Des Moines and Iowa City need donations to provide our clients with necessary items! Here are our donation lists, including Amazon wishlists. For corporate partnership interest, please inquire about purchasing and assembling kits.

Shanthini Sivakumar’s recipes, featured in the new cookbook The Kitchen Without Borders, bring the flavors of Sri Lanka to America.

The World Bazaar PHX was a chance for refugee and immigrant business owners to not only sell their products, but also to learn.

Born to parents who fled violence in Congo, Patrick and George became the first of their family to attend college. They are working to counter negative rhetoric about refugees in the United States and inspire other refugees to pursue their dreams.

The Bazara family from Aleppo, Syria thought they had found their promised land in the U.S., only to have their dreams shattered—and then made whole in “the country of rights.”

Shattered by the death of her parents and younger sister, 16-year-old Hiba somehow found the strength to lead the surviving members of her family to safety in Jordan. She shares her recollections and drawings of life in Aleppo.

The 21st Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Feb 16 - Feb 25) brings fascinating stories to Missoula every year! For individuals looking to learn more about the refugee experience, global conflict, and immigration in the United States, there are many beautiful films to choose from. Here is a list of recommendations from the IRC in Missoula!

Snapshots of Carol Rose's volunteer experiences over the years