March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to reflect on how we can better support individuals with disabilities and ensure they have equal access to opportunities. For refugees, migrants, and immigrants with disabilities, navigating life in the U.S. presents a unique set of challenges.

Brittney Cooper decided to start Shyne Auto Detail LLC in December 2018. Her passion for auto detailing grew after managing detailing for more than 20 dealerships around the metro Atlanta area. Opportunities for new accounts developed fairly quickly and today, Brittney is proud to be one of the best female auto detailers in Atlanta. 

The sudden return to military rule in Myanmar has raised alarms about the future of the southeast Asian nation. Learn more about the Myanmar crisis.

On April 22nd, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Utah welcomed nearly 30 dedicated volunteers to its annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch held during National Volunteer Week. The group represented just a fraction of the IRC’s 350+ volunteers who contributed over 17,000 hours of service in 2024.

Originally from Burundi, Vital was one of thousands of Burundians forced to flee in 1972. At 19 years old, he lived in a temporary center that hosted refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. He spent ten years in the DRC and continued his education despite the challenging circumstances.

The IRC’s Direct Service Team works closely with clients when they arrive in Wichita and provide clients with case management, extended case management and employment services. We wanted to give you a chance to meet our team and learn a little more about them.

For 20 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City has partnered with the University of Utah Occupational Therapy (OT) program to provide an OT level two field study experience for advanced students from across the U.S.

Zubaidah, an Iraqi refugee, chose to support her community during the pandemic.