Whether applying for school or jumping into career opportunities, high school seniors participating in the IRC in Salt Lake City’s college & career readiness programming are learning to play to their strengths.

In honor of this past month being designated Social Work Month by the National Association of Social Workers, we are proud to feature Shakira Gibson, a Master of Social Work intern from California State University Stanislaus. Shakira has been assisting the IRC in Turlock/Modesto since September with its Afghan Path Towards Wellness program, which focuses on the mental and physical well-being of Afghan women who have come to the United States as refugees or other special immigrants. (Interview by Perry Fishel)

Photojournalist Mohammad Anwar Danishyar discusses his journey and work, from documenting life in Afghanistan to chronicling the stories of those who had to flee.

A RAI (Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration) office trailblazer who is retiring after 25 years of service in Tucson.

We provide many opportunities to get involved and send a message of hope to refugees in our community.

From Texas to Tucson and everything in between, Terry's experiences and desire to get involved led him to the IRC.

Volunteer speaks about her time as a Family Mentor.

In February 2022, Googler Nina Levchuk, became the founder of leading NGO, “United for Ukraine”. The United for Ukraine platform has received funding and support from the International Rescue Committee and a team of Google.org Fellows— and has helped over 5 million people to find crucial information and provided over 300,000 refugees with housing, legal aid, psychological and educational support.

New Opportunities for Community Groups to Support Resettlement Efforts Through Co-Sponsorship Programs