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Thanks to Donors, Refugee Women Push Forward in Sacramento
Thanks to funds provided by IRC donors in response to February's emergency appeal, the IRC in Sacramento is expanding economic empowerment workshops for women this summer. Meet two of the participants.
- Announcement
- September 22, 2017
Refugee women & children access specialized supports in Utah
The IRC's maternal & child health program works to ensure families with young children have access to the resources they need to be successful in Utah. Learn more from Jonessa White, health promotion specialist, as she provides an in-depth look into the program.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Earthquake in Haiti
In 2010, the IRC responded to an earthquake in Haiti that left ovor 2 million homeless. We're ready to support partners responding to the Aug 14, 2021 quake.
- Article
- June 22, 2022
IRC in Poland: Impact of New Changes to Refugee Hosting Laws Need to Be Monitored
- Press Release
- June 13, 2024
The Lost Boys of Sudan
Over 30 years ago, Sudan’s civil war uprooted 20,000 Sudanese children. They were known as the Lost Boys.
- Article
- April 15, 2025
Crisis news in 60 seconds: Feb 2019
This month, the International Rescue Committee's crisis news roundup looks at new clashes threatening a ceasefire in Yemen, a worsening crisis that has driven millions of Venezuelans from their country, and fears an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo could spread beyond its borders.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
A family broken after the promise of refuge
This Iranian refugee family was approved for resettlement in Seattle on June 12, 2017, but because of the United States travel ban, the family's flights were canceled three times. While two family members were able to resettle to the U.S. this year with the support of the International Rescue Committee, the rest of their relatives remain in Turkey where they will restart the painstaking resettlement process from scratch.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Women & Girls
With the right support and investment, women and girls can change their own future and uplift entire communities. They can change the world.
- Outcome
Refugee Youth Scholarship: Abdulfatah's Story
“When I was in Ethiopia, I couldn’t imagine a future for myself. Then we came here." Each year, the IRC in San Diego awards scholarships like Abdulfatah to refugee youth entering their first year of college or university.
- Announcement
- May 23, 2019
Meet NorCal's new development director
Michael joins the NorCal team bringing 21 years of diverse experience and a dynamic enthusiasm to contribute to our work
- Announcement
- February 17, 2021