After escaping persecution in Nicaragua, Alicia now dreams of running her own business. Learn more about how IRC's financial coaching services help newcomers overcome financial barriers and achieve their dreams.

Mercer Employee shines in her dedication to Refugee Youth.

The IRC’s Refugee Youth Summer Academy is a program designed to help newly arrived students understand and become accustomed to public schools in the U.S. The program works with students of all ages to thrive in a new culture by exposing them to American teaching styles and subjects.

New York & New Jersey's RYSA programs serve hundreds of students each summer. With the onset of COVID-19, RYSA 2020 is adapting to keep RYSA students safe.

Here are ways to help as we prepare to resettle Afghan families and other newcomers!

IRC Des Moines officially launched its new Internship program in November of 2022.

As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Community Sponsorship model called the HOME (Housing, Orientation, Mentoring, Education) program.

Thank you for your interest in supporting refugees and taking a stand for welcome in Northern California.  You are vital to protecting the values that make this country who we are. On behalf of those we serve, thank you. Here are ways you can help.