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How refugees strengthen the U.S. economy
Refugees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities.
- Article
- November 11, 2025
Why I give: Meet the volunteers and donors behind the IRC's mission
Meet the donors and volunteers powering the IRC’s mission—helping millions worldwide rebuild their lives through compassion, resilience, and hope.
- Article
- November 21, 2025
New Jersey volunteer inspires youth confidence one tutoring session at a time
This National Volunteer Week, communities across the country partner with the IRC to welcome and empower refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking. In these turbulent times, collective support and dedicated service means more than ever.
- Announcement
- April 15, 2025
Client Spotlight: Rooted in Resilience - Bamwanza’s Path to Resettlement
This client spotlight features Bamwanza, a gay Ugandan, who fled his home due to severe persecution under the Anti-Homosexuality bill. After enduring violence, imprisonment, and torture, he sought refuge in Kenya. Despite ongoing discrimination, his resilience led him to resettle in Denver with the IRC's help. Now, he aims to pursue a career in medicine.
- Announcement
- January 15, 2025
International Rescue Committee—Hellas
English version Διεύθυνση: Αθανασίου Πατέστου 5, Μυτιλήνη, 81100, Λέσβος Email: Aggeliki.Kleioti@rescue.org Η IRC Hellas ξεκίνησε την δράση της στην Ελλάδα το 2015 στο νησί της Λέσβου, ανταποκρινόμενη στους πρωτοφανείς αριθμούς προσφύγων που έφταναν τότε στο νησί. Από την αρχή των προγραμμάτων στην Ελλάδα, η IRC έχει παράσχει υπηρεσίες υποστήριξης και προστασίας σε αιτούντες άσυλο και πρόσφυγες, τόσο σε ανοιχτά κέντρα φιλοξενίας (c
- Rescuing futures
Dignity: A story of mental health and resilience
"I want to advocate for the people I work with so they have the opportunity to live with dignity and wellbeing. I want them to experience joy and safety. All the things we consider to be basic human rights.”
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC President and CEO David Miliband Briefs United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Induced Food Insecurity and Famine
- Press Release
- August 3, 2023
Increasing Access to Mental Health Services at the IRC in NJ
Increasing Accessibility to Mental Health Services at the IRC in NJ
- Announcement
- April 30, 2025
One year later: What are Afghans facing now?
The country is facing an economic and hunger crisis that could kill more people than the past twenty years of war.
- Article
- October 3, 2022
A refugee chef shares her story—and her eggplant curry recipe
Shanthini Sivakumar’s recipes, featured in the new cookbook The Kitchen Without Borders, bring the flavors of Sri Lanka to America.
- Article
- October 25, 2022