At IRC Washington, we play a pivotal role in the local refugee resettlement landscape, providing essential services to help individuals and families transition smoothly. By partnering with Community Support Groups through our Co-Sponsorship Program, we aim to combine our resources and expertise to make a substantial and meaningful contribution to local refugee resettlement efforts.

The IRC's Manufacturing Works Career Course prepares refugees for high-paying careers in manufacturing.

Until last year, Line had spent almost her entire life in a refugee camp. 

A re-cap of last week's panel discussion with the title "Human Stories, Global Journeys: Responding to Colorado's new refugees and asylum seekers"

Community support is key to helping newly arrived refugees thrive. Learn about ways you can support the IRC in Turlock/Modesto, through volunteering and providing donations support.

Refugee students are well-equipped to start school this fall thanks to generous donations of backpacks and school supplies from local businesses and community groups.

Job training programs for new Americans are proven to reduce labor shortages and restore communities’ economic vitality.

Twenty Airbnb volunteers learned about the plight and resilience of refugees, and how the IRC and New Roots support them to build a new home in the United States.

Following the terrible loss of life in Pittsburgh, IRC President David Miliband said: "We are appalled that anti-Semitism, and it seems hatred of refugees, should be fuel for the killing of Jews in America in 2018. We stand with those in mourning, and with our sister organization HIAS, which works alongside the IRC in welcoming refugees to enrich this country."

Moving to a new country can be an overwhelming and isolating experience for anyone. Refugees who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence and/or persecution face particularly acute cultural, emotional and financial challenges during the resettlement process. IRC's HOME Program pairs volunteer groups with refugee families to help ease their transition into life in the U.S. through mentorship and financial and material support.