Eight months since borders closed across the Balkan route, leaving tens of thousands stranded across Europe, refugees have no choice but to live in tents and other shelters unsuited for freezing temperatures. The IRC warns that children, the elderly and other vulnerable people may die on European soil this winter unless immediate action is taken.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), in partnership with Google and Mercy Corps, has launched RefugeeInfo.eu, a website accessible by mobile phone that provides up-to-date, location-specific information to refugees arriving in Europe.

Community individuals and partners are invited to "adopt" a IRC family during the holiday season.

Nine New Roots gardeners took photos to document the impacts the program has on their lives as part of a participatory action research method, PhotoVoice.

As part of our staff spotlight series, we'd like to introduce you to our newest Reception and Placement caseworker, Ellie Mercado!

Private Violence, Public Concern, examines the nature and drivers of intimate partner violence in three refugee camps across three continents. The research shows that intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings is driven by a complex set of factors that include pre-existing gender inequalities, which is exacerbated by rapidly changing gender roles.

Discover how you can donate to the IRC in Sacramento!

From relentless bombings on hospitals, schools and homes to the hundreds of thousands recently uprooted in Idlib, Syria is struggling with the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the war began nine years ago.

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the uncertainty of what lies ahead is exhausting for those caught in limbo—whether in Ukraine or abroad. Many do not know if or when they will be able to return home or reunite with their loved ones. This uncertainty also affects European communities, which remain on alert, wondering if more people fleeing violence and war will arrive and whether they should still be prepared to host them.

President Biden pledged to restore America’s long tradition of welcome. Now he's raised the historically-low Trump-era refugee admissions goal of 15,000 to 62,500.