The youth team at the IRC in Richmond offers comprehensive programming that supports young newcomers and refugees as they adjust to life in their new home. Hear from one student about how a sense of community helped him achieve success.

On Wednesday, September 29, the IRC in Atlanta’s Executive Director, Justin Howell, hosted a webinar briefing with our partners—Alpa Amin, Executive Director of Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN); Marjan Nadir, Economic Empowerment Manager at Refugee Women’s Network (RWN); and Chris Purdy, Director of Veterans for American Ideals and Outreach at Human Rights First—to discuss our work and how the community can help us welcome and support new Afghan arrivals in Georgia and continue our more than 40-year history of welcoming refugees to our state.

The IRC in NY gives thanks to Jeff, a landlord who provides critical support and has empathy for the refugee and immigrant community. Jeff's support to IRC clients seeking housing has been impactful.

Under the umbrella of International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City’s economic well-being services, the Financial Capabilities program serves refugees and new Americans through one-on-one financial coaching, classes and workshops, and access to resources to become financially independent. 

Join TeamUp for Change by IRC NorCal — a one-day corporate and community group volunteer program empowering teams to support refugees and strengthen communities.

The IRC in San Diego partnered with Fox Sports San Diego to provide over 50 refugee youth with a career exploration opportunity, studio tour and a chance to experience their first-ever baseball game.

Meet Shakira, Julia, Nelson, Jamila, Suzan and Bijou—six entrepreneurs who are rebuilding their lives in Uganda, a country that hosts more than 1.2 million refugees.

The IRC finds conflict-affected countries need $1.7B to limit potential hunger brought on by COVID-19, $760M needed in high refugee-hosting developing countries.