IRC's GenR LA helped put on a gift drive and winter welcome part for our refugees and families this year, bringing holiday cheer to refugees from far and near.

We are delighted to introduce Sharon Kennedy as the new Executive Director of the San Diego office, starting on November 13th, 2023. Sharon is no stranger to the IRC in San Diego, bringing deep institutional knowledge of the office, the community, and the IRC in general.

Armed with a new, global mandate, the IRC came to the aid of a continent struggling to transition to independence.

Ariana Menjivar, an Anti-Trafficking Caseworker at the IRC in Silver Spring speaks about advocating for survivors of human trafficking.

When Mohammad and his family fled to the United States, they thought their struggles were in the past. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Mohammad fears he won’t be able to provide the basic necessities for his family. To support Mohammad and other families affected by COVID-19, the IRC in Silver Spring created Wish Lists on Amazon where individuals can donate items that families requested.

This report refocuses attention on the needs of the Central African people as well as on the obstacles the IRC and other humanitarian agencies are experiencing in trying to aid the population.

Join the IRC in San Diego as an AmeriCorps member - multiple positions now open.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the interlinkages between environmental degradation, climate-related changes, and humanitarian needs in Ukraine.

Refugees from Ukraine share their experiences of leaving their home country, their journey to safety and hopes for the future.