As the war in Ukraine escalated in 2022, Alisa had one priority: to protect her family by starting a life elsewhere.

One year since the earthquake, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and our partners in Syria and Türkiye are continuing to focus on critical relief needs, while emphasizing long-term, sustainable support to rehabilitation and early recovery in impacted communities.

Meet four Black business owners who have navigated the American economic landscape to build their businesses.