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An IRC staff member talks with a Syrian refugee family seated on cushions in their shelter in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

Empowerment

Millions of people across the world don’t have control over important choices that affect their lives, such as where they live, how they live, and how they are governed. Women and girls, in particular, struggle to advocate for their rights and make their voices heard. These issues are worsened by crises, which often uproot families, tear apart communities, and weaken government systems.
In focus

A family broken after the promise of refuge

This Iranian refugee family was approved for resettlement in Seattle on June 12, 2017, but because of the United States travel ban, the family's flights were canceled three times. While two family members were able to resettle to the U.S.

VideoApril 11, 2019
A group of women who are part of an IRC livelihoods program in Nigeria stand outside, lifting hand-knitted tops to show them off.

Economic wellbeing

Economic wellbeing means people have their most basic survival needs met and have sustainable income and assets so they can prosper. During and after crises, people may be forced to make short-term decisions to survive—such as pulling children out of school to work—that will have long-term negative consequences. The International Rescue Committee helps them meet immediate needs and build a brighter future.
Where we focus

IRC in NY give thanks to its Housing Partners

The IRC in NY gives thanks to its partners who supported refugee families this past fall with housing and continue to do so. IRC partners have supported clients by 1) securing household basics, amenities, and furniture, 2) participating in the hands-on move-in work, and 3) extending a warm welcome to families.

AnnouncementJanuary 25, 2022

Internship Opportunities in Tucson

The IRC’s Tucson office has a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year!

AnnouncementJune 14, 2016

How the IRC in San Diego is supporting asylum-seeking families during COVID-19

From sharing health and safety information to providing asylum-seeking families with much-needed support, IRC caseworkers are keeping clients informed of the rapidly developing COVID-19 pandemic and making sure they stay safe.

AnnouncementMarch 24, 2020

The Shapoor family's path to becoming homeowners

The IRC in Salt Lake City’s Economic Wellbeing team celebrates the Shapoor family’s first home! Through matched assistance programs, the IRC actively works to combat an evolving housing market through community partnership, education tailored to refugees and other immigrants, and access to financial support for eligible community members.

AnnouncementFebruary 22, 2022

Family Mentor Volunteer (summer start)

Family mentors work with a refugee family or individual for six months to ease their transition to Baltimore and the U.S.

VolunteerBaltimore, MD

Dallas refugee family buys a car four months after arrival

In June 2018, a 34-year-old man from Zimbabwe arrived in Dallas, Texas with his wife and three children. Today, he and his wife work full time, all of their children attend school, and the family has purchased their own car.

AnnouncementNovember 29, 2018

IRC statement on Trump Administration's failure to meet July 26th deadline to reunite families

Press ReleaseJuly 26, 2018

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