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Refugee-Owned Business Spotlight: Mke Mwema
Olga Ngalula was a financial officer and local seamstress in the Democratic Republic of Congo before being forced to flee her country. Olga and her family were resettled in the United States in August of 2015 and began rebuilding their lives in the greater Atlanta area.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Refugee-owned Business Spotlight: Kababji Grill
In December 2021—with passion, dedication and a dream in hand—Khaled and his wife opened their first family business—Kababji Grill in Duluth.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
GenR: LA Bikes For Refugees Volunteer Day
The GenR: LA leadership team led a fundraising campaign, which supported transportation costs, as well as the purchase of 10 brand new bicycles, which were distributed to the clients.
- Announcement
- September 1, 2017
Skills, talents, aspirations: empowering refugee entrepreneurs
When people are forced to leave their homes, they have to leave most things behind. But no matter what they leave behind, they all bring three things with them wherever they go: skills, talents, aspirations. See how the IRC and the IKEA Foundation are working together to empower young entreprenuers in Kenya.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Recipes from Home - World Refugee Day 2023
Food is universal. No matter where in the world you are, food is a way to bring communities together and bring people back home. Sharing a recipe can be as powerful as sharing your story.
- Resource
- July 13, 2023
How to help refugees right now
When times are tough, our community has always risen to the challenge. Today is no different. As we face the uncertainty of the coronavirus, we think of the most vulnerable in our community.
- Announcement
- March 31, 2020
Baltimore zooms with refugee youth, Ahmad’s story
Ahmad and his success coach become “Zoomers” as they support each other through the pandemic.
- Announcement
- August 21, 2020
Baltimore zooms with refugee youth, Apoline's story
Apoline and her success coach become “Zoomers” as they support each other through the pandemic.
- Announcement
- September 11, 2021
10 ways to help refugee & immigrant communities in Washington
It takes all of us working together to create a welcoming community for newcomers. Here are ten ways to take action today!
- Announcement
- October 19, 2022
Occupational Therapy students deepen care for refugees
For 20 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City has partnered with the University of Utah Occupational Therapy (OT) program to provide an OT level two field study experience for advanced students from across the U.S.
- Announcement
- July 28, 2023