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Jori holds her father's hand while walking to school

Back to school for Syrian refugee children in America

It’s the last day of Jori’s first week of kindergarten. Although her family arrived in the U.S. barely two years ago as refugees from Syria, the 5-year-old and her big brother, Majed, 8, are learning English and thriving in their new home in Dallas.

ArticleSeptember 7, 2017
A camp for drought displaced people in Afghanistan. there is a motorcycle in the foreground as well as two men on a motorcycle on the road, and tents in the background on a mountainous landscape.

Evacuations from Afghanistan: What is the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program?

Learn more about the programs for U.S. allies in Afghanistan.

ArticleAugust 2, 2021
Samah, 23, was eager to start a new life with her family.

Stranded by the travel ban: a Syrian family's American dream crushed

As President Trump bars refugees, this Syrian family remains uncertain if they will ever be able to start a new life in America.

ArticleJanuary 9, 2018
IRC caseworker Qais Nayab and Iranian refugees Sirvan and Saltanat Moradi at IRC offices located in SeaTac, WA

Hospitable, generous and welcoming: That is what makes America great—not closing our doors

The U.S. remains a beacon of hope and hospitality to refugees around the world, and many who arrive can’t wait to help others who come after them.

ArticleApril 11, 2019
Airman 1st Class Nelson Versailles Rieu

Living the dream while serving his country

Offered refuge by the United States, 24-year-old Nelson Versailles Rieu is now serving his new country in the Air Force, where his patriotic spirit caught the attention of the Commander in Chief himself.

ArticleSeptember 20, 2016
"I stand with refugees" graphic

Americans are standing with refugees: here’s how

In the face of a Trump Administration executive order that would suspend refugee resettlement, people of all ages and backgrounds, all across the country, have been stepping up to show their support for refugees and give them a warm welcome.

ArticleFebruary 8, 2017
Volunteers work with refugees in an ESL class at the IRC resettlement office in New York

How to help refugees in the United States: 10 ways to stand for welcome

Under the Biden Administration, we have a chance to rebuild the United States's proud tradition of giving families fleeing war and persecution a chance to live in safety. Here are 12 ways to help refugees in the U.S. right now.

ArticleNovember 29, 2021
Sudanese father hugs his daughter

“Before I die, I need to put my family back together”

Read about one family’s remarkable triumph over war, separation and illness.

ArticleJuly 20, 2016
18-year-old Reema was resettled by the IRC in Baltimore

Refugees on the playing fields of America

As the 2016 Summer Olympics came to a close, refugee soccer players resettled in Baltimore reflected on their own dreams.

ArticleAugust 19, 2016

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