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A mother under fire in ISIS-held west Mosul
Alina’s family were among the more than 1.5 million Mosul residents trapped when ISIS captured the city in 2014. They died in an airstrike when coalition forces targeted the ISIS fighters who took over their home.
- Article
- August 25, 2022
In-home childcare businesses offer much more than income
Refugee clients build successful businesses that allow them to earn much-needed income for their families while gaining confidence, deeper community ties, and much more.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
A mother escapes Nigeria
On April 6 last year, Gloria Ibrahim, 29, and her family woke to the clatter of gunfire. They ran outside to find a cadre from Boko Haram, the radical Islamist militia that controls parts of northeastern Nigeria, rounding up villagers.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Healing herself by helping others
Volunteering at an IRC-run clinic in Jordan has given this Syrian mother hope to aspire for a better future.
- Article
- September 26, 2022
IRC: Nearly One Year Since Fall of Assad-led Government, Majority of Syrian Refugees Remain Undecided about Return
- Press Release
- November 18, 2025
Five ways Disney’s ‘Encanto’ celebrates refugees
In addition to the praise it has received for its representation of Colombia and Latinx cultures, Encanto has also sparked positive conversations about refugees and other displaced people.
- Article
- November 3, 2022
Give the "Gift of Choice" this holiday season
Celebrate the holiday season by empowering newly-arrived refugee families with the gift of choice: donate gift cards to the IRC in Boise!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
How can I speak out in support of refugees and resettlement?
In 2016 the International Rescue Committee responded to attempts to terminate refugee resettlement programs in New Jersey and Kansas as well as attempts by Texas and governors in 30 other states to prevent the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in their states. The IRC joined Refugee Council USA, a coalition of U.S.
- Frequently asked questions
Garden City rallies behind refugees
The IRC is grateful for the Garden City community's show of support for refugees following a frightening incident targeting refugees and immigrants.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Crisis in Sudan: What is happening and how to help
Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded. Here’s what you need to know about the crisis in Sudan and what you can do to help.
- Article
- January 9, 2026