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Girls EAGER to Learn
The power of education shines through in Sierra Leone with the implementation of the Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient (EAGER) program. This program has created new and life-changing learning opportunities for 27,322 out-of-school girls ages 13-19 across 10 districts of Sierra Leone.
Mali
The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving assistance to Malians affected by conflict and facing food shortages in the West African nation.
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Seeking safety at the border
Families escaping gang violence and persecution in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have undertaken a dangerous journey to seek asylum in the United States. Here's what you need to know.
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Refugee mom and daughter discuss the courage it took to flee Syria
Chadia and Nour interviewed one another about their memories of Syria, adjusting to life in the UK, and the hopes and dreams they’ve carried throughout their journey.
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- June 16, 2022
Newcomer Hiring Fair!
Presented by Welcome.US & REACT DC, If you are an employer seeking qualified candidates and passionate about supporting work-authorized evacuees (with a focus on those from Afghanistan and Ukrainian) newcomers, join us for our hiring fair in San Diego, California. All candidates will have professional CVs and will be prepared to interview at the event.
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- September 20, 2022
Meet Isabella, who provides families with fresh produce during COVID-19
Families in the Dallas area, including refugees, are relying on produce IRC New Roots coordinator Isabella Chamberlain harvests from the IRC's New Roots gardens every week. The gardens were created as a way for newly arrived refugees to settle into their new communities, earn an income from what they grow, and enjoy more fresh produce at home. But now Isabella is working alone, for safety.
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- June 27, 2022
Kenya
The International Rescue Committee in Kenya aims to deliver innovative, result-oriented humanitarian and development programming to refugees and vulnerable Kenyans through direct intervention, partnerships and system strengthening programs to achieve sustainable change.
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How to help refugees in Los Angeles
Hello, IRC Family, Friends, and Supporters! The IRC in Los Angeles is hosting its end-of-year WHV Donation Drive & Assembling Event on Saturday, October 28th between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We hope to collect specific items to make Welcome Kits for newly arrived refugee families. It is easy to help!
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- October 10, 2023
Start a fundraiser
- Find out how to start your own fundraiser for the IRC.
Kelsey’s Breakthrough — From Crisis to Confidence
Kelsey escaped a trafficking situation and was urgently referred to the IRC at 2 a.m., where she immediately received emergency shelter, food, and the long-term support she needed to begin healing. Today, after accessing mental health care and completing a nurse assistant certification program, she has stable housing, a steady job, and has regained her confidence and independence.
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- November 20, 2025