The U.S. has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. These vulnerable populations have suffered unimaginable hardship and face tremendous obstacles as they start their new lives. The IRC staff and volunteers provide support to refugees from their first moments in the country to help set them on a path to self-sufficiency.

Part two in a three-part series, these deep dives better explain the process of refugee resettlement in Kansas. In December, we covered the basics of who refugees are and initial resettlement in the U.S. This month, the focus is on refugee resettlement in Kansas during the first 24 months after arrival, including the efforts of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kansas to help families positively integrate and thrive in their new community.

As part of the International Rescue Committee’s national Refugee Voices initiative, New American Voices in Salt Lake City encourages refugees and other New Americans to learn more about civic engagement, advocacy, and preparing for national events like the Census and the 2020 election.

The IRC in Salt Lake City is currently running a series, “Refugee Resettlement”, describing our efforts to resettle and serve refugee individuals and families who now call the Beehive State “home.” Part two focuses on efforts to reach self-sufficiency and positively integrate into Salt Lake County.

Ways to support Afghan Special Immigrants (ASIs) arriving in Virginia.

In October, more than 200 newly arrived refugees received winter wear as part of the IRC in Salt Lake City’s Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive. 

Representative Ferry meets refugees at Cultural Orientation

Did you know refugees are the most likely population in the U.S. to start a business? Come see how they're preparing!

An update on IRC's extraordinary summer in New York and New Jersey

The health team at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City begins a support group for Afghan women who arrived to Utah in recent months.