At this year’s International Documentary Film Series, we were joined by two special guest speakers from the IRC in San Diego’s Peacemakers program who shared their thoughts and reactions to the film “This is Exile: Diaries of Child Refugees." One of our speakers, Hind Osman, shared her story of coming to the U.S. as a refugee when she was a child.

With temporary cash assistance and individual counseling from the IRC, Anwar and her husband were able to create a peaceful home again in Jordan.

Learning Hubs have provided a supportive environment for refugee students with beginners English to find one-on-one time with educators and continue to maintain progress academically during the school year.

On Friday, June 23, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator, Mark Madrid, visited the IRC in Atlanta to celebrate the success of the Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP)—a two-year collaboration between the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta, Refugee Women’s Network (RWN), the Latin American Association (LAA), and the Somali American Community Center (SACC)—in honor of World Refugee Day.

Join the IRC in Boise at one of four block parties to celebrate World Refugee Day, see flyer for more info!

World Refugee Day is on June 20th. Keep an eye out for IRC wide and Treasure Valley specific events.

Duha, a dedicated IRC nurse, shares her experience delivering essential primary health care services to thousands of people in the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp.

Use our guide to facilitate positive conversations and share important facts about refugees and asylum seekers with your friends and family.