On June 20, 2024, Denver’s Tivoli Turnhalle came alive with the powerful voices of refugees from around the world. The Colorado Refugee Speaker’s Bureau Showcase marked a celebration of resilience, courage, and hope, all in recognition of World Refugee Day.

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate rapidly as instability increases. The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is working alongside communities and partners to support Afghans living in Utah and ensuring a warm welcome for those families soon to arrive in the coming weeks and months.

The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City actively participated in the 2021 Utah Legislative Session providing opportunities for refugees to shape policy outcomes and lead the way in making Utah a more welcoming state for all who live here.

Most of Mohamed and Mumina's family members made it to the U.S. in 2017, but some remain separated in Dadaab, Kenya uncertain when they will see their relatives again.

IRC Maryland staff visited the National Museum of African-American History and Culture to commemorate Juneteenth.

August and September are school enrollment season for the IRC in New York Youth team. With schools closed over the summer, there is typically a backlog of students needing to enroll in school for the first time since arriving in the US. This past school enrollment cycle, the IRC in NY’s Youth Programs team enrolled over 40 youth into the public school system. This is double the number of enrollments from last year!

The recently introduced transit training session is an opportunity for clients to have hands-on instruction on how to take the bus around the Sacramento area

The International Rescue Committee in Wichita is closed to staff, clients and the general public due to COVID-19. Staff will continue to communicate with clients remotely during this time.

Here's what you should know about these emerging programs empowering refugees and immigrants in Idaho.

In May, Elie, his wife Delphine, and four children arrived in Salt Lake City from a Kenyan refugee camp. Elie hopes for a better future for his children in Utah as he works hard to achieve his family's dreams.