Learn about the vital impact volunteers and interns have on our program delivery and success at the International Rescue Committee, San Diego. The report dives into an overview of roles, contributed hours, spotlights, and stories from staff about volunteers and interns. Read it now!

We are delighted to introduce Sharon Kennedy as the new Executive Director of the San Diego office, starting on November 13th, 2023. Sharon is no stranger to the IRC in San Diego, bringing deep institutional knowledge of the office, the community, and the IRC in general.

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Humanitarian aid saves millions of lives each year and creates a safer world. Learn more about what it is, why it’s important and what you can do to help.

Learn the difference between refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and migrants—and how the IRC helps people forced to flee crisis and conflict.

The IRC helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster, reaching those who need it most despite politics, hostilities or harsh climates.