A Congolese refugee, Kazingufu Rananzani admits that he never expected an American wanting to help him and his family start over and rebuild a new life in Baltimore.

The IRC in Salt Lake City’s annual holiday gift drive connected over 100 newly arrived refugee families with community sponsors to fulfill their wish list needs.

The International Rescue Committee in San Diego and Small Business Development Center.

The IRC in Salt Lake City is currently running a series, “Refugee Resettlement”, describing our efforts to resettle and serve refugee individuals and families who now call the Beehive State “home.” Part two focuses on efforts to reach self-sufficiency and positively integrate into Salt Lake County.

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.

Part two in a three-part series, these deep dives better explain the process of refugee resettlement in Kansas. In December, we covered the basics of who refugees are and initial resettlement in the U.S. This month, the focus is on refugee resettlement in Kansas during the first 24 months after arrival, including the efforts of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kansas to help families positively integrate and thrive in their new community.

Each year on June 20—World Refugee Day—the world commemorates the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees.