Ranna Jajju, owner of Threading by Ranna in Linda Vista, is a former refugee from Iraq, who resettled to San Diego back in 2009. Since then, she has opened up two businesses and most recently shined as a stellar example as a small business leadership and resilience during a global pandemic.

67-year-old Oleksandr recounts his fraught journey to flee Ukraine with his wife and two grandchildren, and the subsequent legal battle they endured.

The IRC in NJ continues to serve the Afghan community across all departments. Women in Action (WIA) is a career development program embedded in the IRC in NJ’s Refugee Career Pathways program. The goal of WIA is to help participants identify personal and career goals in a supportive environment, embrace an active role in building family economic self-sufficiency, and increase connections with a wider community.  

Humanitarian needs are skyrocketing, with 339 million people expected to need assistance by 2024—a 400% increase in five years. At the IRC, we tackle this challenge through innovation and cost-effectiveness, ensuring every dollar delivers maximum impact.

Alice Innocent tells a story about how meeting an IRC volunteer upon her arrival to America has changed her future.

The IRC is saddened to learn of the passing of Sheppie Abramowitz. Read our tribute.