The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released a report highlighting the increasing importance of Anticipatory Action (AA) in proactively meeting humanitarian needs. This study describes the IRC's innovative 'Follow the Forecast' approach and assesses the implementation of a pilot project in Guatemala during 2024.

Meet Ivan Gant, our first UHP/OIRS client. From Ukraine to Los Angeles, Ivan navigated uncertainty, language barriers, and cultural shifts to rebuild his life in a new country. Through it all, the IRC was there to provide guidance, resources, and real, transformative support. Today, Ivan is a professional actor, DJ, and event host—with big dreams of starring in leading roles and performing on major stages. His journey is a testament to resilience and determination, and urges everyone to keep moving forward. "Everything changes if you are ready to change your life."

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta is thrilled to announce Justin Howell as our new Executive Director.

Newly arrived Congolese client Chishimba Muyambo has brought his impressive painting skills to New Jersey.

The IRC in NY’s partnership with the New-York Historical Society led to a very successful IRC Immigration Opportunity Center: Citizenship Program. New-York Historical’s Education Department offers naturalization exam preparation to communities across New York City. Under their Citizenship Project, they leverage Museum and Library collections to provide inquiry-driven, object-based pedagogy to engage participants in interactive learning.  

This summer, 62 students attended the IRC in New Jersey’s first Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA).

For the second year in the row, the IRC in Wichita and the Wichita Public Library will partner together for The Big Read

Students at Sabot Stony Point deliver over 300 school supplies to the IRC in Richmond