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Other ways to get involved in Boise
There are many ways to help refugees in Boise.
- Announcement
- June 13, 2016
The stylist: finding beauty after tragedy
Meet an ambitious Syrian woman who operates a beauty salon in her home in Jordan with support from the IRC.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Community Support at the IRC in Silver Spring: Highlighting KindWorks
Since May 2017, KindWorks has worked with the IRC in Silver Spring to set-up and furnish apartments for three newly arriving refugee families. Their efforts to engage local volunteers provides invaluable support to new refugee families and makes refugees feel welcome in our community.
- Announcement
- July 14, 2017
Camp Out Resources
Resources for families to explore and learn more about how to support refugees in Virginia. Join IRC in Charlottesville and Richmond for a camping event in support of refugee families.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
The knitters: crafting confidence for the future
After fleeing Syria, Kholood and her cousin Naheda started a handmade clothing business in Jordan.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
After first travel ban, Syrian family relieved to be reunited in "the land of justice"
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.”
- Article
- September 28, 2022
Three ways to stand for welcome
This World Refugee Day–and every day–let’s ensure we fight for refugees, learn from them, and do everything in our power to keep our country’s doors open to those in need of safety and protection. Here are three ways to take action locally in honor World Refugee Day.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
The IRC in Los Angeles' Reception and Placement department welcomes new Caseworker!
The child of refugees, Sundos Sharaf will soon be welcoming refugees to the United States as the International Rescue Committee in Los Angeles’ newest Caseworker.
- Announcement
- August 4, 2016
David Miliband in Niger, parched refuge for Nigerians fleeing attacks by militants
In June 2015, International Rescue Committee president David Miliband visited Nigerian refugees in Niger, where more than 150,000 have found safety after fleeing ongoing violence in their country.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Italy
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to people in Italy whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by conflict and disaster. We operate a variety of programs across Italy with a strong focus on supporting vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, women and children.
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