Central American families have the legal right to seek asylum—but have limited to no guidance regarding the asylum process. The IRC and its partners in Arizona are providing emergency support to asylum-seeking families.

The U.S. has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. These vulnerable populations have suffered unimaginable hardship and face tremendous obstacles as they start their new lives. The IRC staff and volunteers provide support to refugees from their first moments in the country to help set them on a path to self-sufficiency.

April 2024 marks one year since fighting broke out between rival factions of Sudan’s security force, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engulfing Sudan in conflict. Read our report here.

Volunteer support is an integral part of the IRC's mission to provide opportunities for refugees to thrive in America, and we are excited to partner with you along the way. Take a look through our volunteer opportunities and consider which may be the best match for you.

Nicole Sanchez began her internship in the summer of last year with the Intensive Case Management (ICM) program at the IRC in Phoenix. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), interns play an important role in offering support to our program teams and clients while advancing our mission.

Wonder what’s happening behind the scenes at the IRC? Sheila Hubert, COVID Navigator in Salt Lake City, describes the IRC’s ongoing local response to the pandemic in support of refugee families and their communities.

The IRC conducted a Community Needs Assessment in Jordan, with support from Johnson & Johnson Foundation and in partnership with Jordan's Ministry of Health. The assessment aimed to identify gaps, improve training, and evaluate health programs. It took place from August to November 2020, involving Jordanians and Syrians across eleven governorates.

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

Are you interested in making an impact in your community? Would you like to support your new American neighbors? Email us to find out how to organize and implement a community donation drive to assist vulnerable families in San Diego.