Hear from an Afghan woman working against the odds to help others and work for gender equality.

Tecle Gebremicheal and Ryan Peck ran for the same city council seat in Boise, Idaho last November. A campaign that could have been a competition turned into a collaboration—and a lasting friendship.

Celebrating Volodymyr's Journey

The IRC and three corporate partners—Citi Foundation, LinkedIn and Cisco—are helping refugees gain economic independence and build a stable future.

Keila's story highlights the full arc of resettlement from displacement form Venezuela to hearing about MicroEnterprise Development program in Cultural Orientation, to starting up her own business with the knowledge she gained from her IRC-MED coach.

With support from the IRC, women in Iraq are finding the courage and determination to rebuild their lives through a nine-session business training course. Read their success stories.

IRC interns Christina and Riley share how the IRC's summer school program makes a difference in the lives of refugee students, as well as the lives of the interns who are essential to making the program a success.

The IRC in Silver Spring spoke with Parwana, an Afghan refugee and changemaker who shares her culture with others through her catering business.

Ways to get involved at the IRC in NY

The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) is one of the most critical tools at the Bank’s disposal in its mission to end extreme poverty on a livable planet. This makes the IDA replenishment more than just a chance to mobilize funds — it’s a critical opportunity to reshape how development finance works for the communities that need it most.