After losing her husband to the war in South Sudan, social worker Lilian Dawa fled with her two young children to Uganda, where she helps other refugee women as an IRC community volunteer.

Imagine falling in love for the first time only to have your happiness destroyed in an instant. It happened to 19-year-old Rawan when her first love, Karam, was killed by a sniper in Syria. Learn how she overcame her crushing grief.

Violinist Mariela Shaker, who fled Aleppo as a college student, reflects on the war in Syria, the healing power of music, and the contributions refugees make in the countries that welcome them.

As refugees in South Africa, Jacqueline and her family feared for their lives. They were welcomed by local church members and other neighbors in Boise, Idaho.

IRC in Denver employee Andrea Oviedo tells her story in honor of National Citizenship Day 2024.

Shattered by the death of her parents and younger sister, 16-year-old Hiba somehow found the strength to lead the surviving members of her family to safety in Jordan. She shares her recollections and drawings of life in Aleppo.

As one of the phenomenal women around the world who dedicate their lives to protecting people caught in conflict, Ifrah is on the front line of ending violence against women in Ethiopia.

Determined to stay in Ukraine, Tetiana found shelter in an EU and IRC supported shelter with her daughters.

When Vivien Jacob came to the United States as a refugee through the IRC in 1990, little did she know she would one day end up serving as the Director for the IRC's Turlock/Modesto office. The following interview by community engagement outreach intern Perry Fishel takes a look at Vivien's nearly 20-year legacy with the IRC.