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Mandy Patinkin's conversation with Syrian refugee Shadi Ismail
Mandy Patinkin, IRC Ambassador, talked with Syrian refugee and new U.S. citizen Shadi Ismail on Instagram Live about why voting matters and the refugee resettlement experience in the U.S. This year, Shadi voted for the first time as an American citizen, casting his ballot in the 2020 presidential election.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
A Letter from Tara Rangarajan, On the Plight of Afghan Refugees
I am honored to have joined the IRC as the new Executive Director for Northern California. The scale of our efforts in the region last year -- resettling roughly Afghan humanitarian parolees since August 2021, alongside another 448 refugees and SIVs since October 2021.
- Announcement
- September 8, 2022
One refugee family’s road to a new life in the United States
Meet the Win family. They are among just 1 percent of refugees worldwide who are lucky enough to have a chance at resettlement and start a new life in the United States.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
How to help refugees in the United States: 10 ways to stand for welcome
Under the Biden Administration, we have a chance to rebuild the United States's proud tradition of giving families fleeing war and persecution a chance to live in safety. Here are 12 ways to help refugees in the U.S. right now.
- Article
- July 6, 2022
2024 States Lay the Foundation Summit
The 2024 States Lay the Foundation Summit explored the stories that bring us together to introduce, advocate for, enact, and implement legislation to support refugees and new Americans as they rebuild their lives in the United States.
- Video
- June 18, 2024
Community Sponsorship: Play a key role in welcoming refugees to Atlanta
As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Community Sponsorship model called the HOME (Housing, Orientation, Mentoring, Education) program.
- Announcement
- April 27, 2024
World Refugee Day Los Angeles 2016
The IRC in LA booth included staff members from Resettlement, Early Employment, Citizenship and Immigration departments. Refugees, asylees and immigrants asked staff and volunteers about the IRC’s mission, its office services and citizenship and financial literacy workshops. The IRC in LA is a founding member of the RFLA and helped to organize the World Refugee Day event.
- Announcement
- July 19, 2016
Tell your elected officials, “I stand with refugees”
The United States has long been a beacon of hope for refugees fleeing war and persecution. Until now. Use this postcard to let your elected officials know why you oppose President Trump's order halting the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
“A Home for Refugees” – Who We Are, the IRC in Atlanta
Since opening in 1979, the IRC’s locally funded office in Atlanta has welcomed close to 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries to resettle in communities across Georgia. A committed staff of more than 150 professionals—many of whom were refugees themselves—work together with community supporters to assist families in rebuilding their lives. In this video, some of them share their stories.
- Video
- January 31, 2024
Success Story: From Refugee to Caseworker
Overcoming the obstacles of resettling in a new country and creating a life for herself, Feroza exemplifies all that can be achieved by refugees as they make Sacramento their home. She says, "Trust yourself and motivate yourself. If I can do it, so can you."
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022