Overcoming the obstacles of resettling in a new country and creating a life for herself, Feroza exemplifies all that can be achieved by refugees as they make Sacramento their home. She says, "Trust yourself and motivate yourself. If I can do it, so can you."

Kylee Smith, Senior at the University of Montana, served this fall as the Resource Development Intern at the IRC in Missoula. In an interview, Kylee shares her experience as an intern and what she's learned along the way!

Today, 1 in 11 people do not have enough to eat, and nearly half of all child deaths are linked to malnutrition.

Fresh from filming the latest season of Showtime’s Homeland, actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently traveled to Uganda with the International Rescue Committee to see what happens when refugees are welcomed with open arms.

In honor of this past month being designated Social Work Month by the National Association of Social Workers, we are proud to feature Shakira Gibson, a Master of Social Work intern from California State University Stanislaus. Shakira has been assisting the IRC in Turlock/Modesto since September with its Afghan Path Towards Wellness program, which focuses on the mental and physical well-being of Afghan women who have come to the United States as refugees or other special immigrants. (Interview by Perry Fishel)

Earlier this year, Mary and Jeff Coursey contributed $14,000 raised to the IRC in Salt Lake City in honor of their daughter's, Maura, memory and to inspire others to take action in their community. With these funds, we have established the Maura Coursey Memorial Fund in support of survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in Utah.

Every day, thousands of Venezuelans leave their country in search of safety and stability. Here is what you need to know about the unfolding crisis.

More than 14 million people are facing starvation in East Africa alone. Famines are not a new phenomenon, but they are preventable. It’s time to take a closer look at what you think you know about famine.

The IRC in Missoula recently celebrated volunteer appreciation week, which occurs annually during the last week of April. The IRC is grateful to have a dedicated team of volunteers who support New Americans in accessing employment, health care, housing, and more. We're pleased to highlight the work of 4 incredible volunteers who strive to do the work of welcoming everyday.