Nearly 100 asylum-seekers are arriving daily in Phoenix, fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries for the safety and freedom of the United States. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and our partner organizations are providing critical humanitarian assistance to these families when they arrive, including food, shelter, and medical assistance.

Longtime friends Eh Kaw, Saw Lay, Tala, and Win Tin have always loved the outdoors. Now they're taking that passion and putting it into action in Dallas parks and beyond.

Warren, who grew up in a country where homosexuality is criminalized, knows what it’s like to hide who you are. After being granted asylum in the UK, he gave a new friend the courage to come out.

As one of the phenomenal women around the world who dedicate their lives to protecting people caught in conflict, Ifrah is on the front line of ending violence against women in Ethiopia.

A look at the Mboka family's journey from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, to Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and then to the U.S. to be resettle in Denver

In September, IRC staff members—some former refugees—met with Senator Mike Lee’s office to share their experiences helping to educate on the benefits of a strong refugee resettlement program in the U.S.

The IRC in Tucson’s New Roots program is dedicated to improving food security of refugees and aid in their community integration and self-sufficiency.