There are many more ways to get involved in Abilene!

By hosting a DIY Fundraiser you can help spread awareness about refugees while helping to provide funding to help refugees rebuild their lives in Wichita.

Before the Refugee Act of 1980 standardized refugee resettlement through the use of resettlement agencies, such as the International Rescue Committee, resettlement was largely conducted privately or through community groups. With the increasing numbers and enthusiasm of local community groups offering to partner to resettle refugees, IRC is committed to integrating community sponsorship programming at the local and national levels!

On September 29, the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring invited 50 clients, family mentors, and staff to the Nationals baseball game in Washington, DC for an evening of family fun. The game was a great opportunity to build community, eat burgers and fries from Shake Shack, and provide a break from the stress of Back-to-School season.

The IRC in Phoenix began a partnership with the McCain Institute of International Leadership at Arizona State University in 2015. Through this partnership, the IRC hosted Branislav Nesovic, a Next Generation Leadership Fellow. Over one year, Branislav helped formulate a strategy to optimize partnerships with community partners, enabling the IRC to more effectively utilize local resources in Phoenix.

Sacramento is the largest resettlement location for refugees in the nation. Twelve teams made up of refugees from Iraq, Iran, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria, played soccer at World Refugee Day at Papa Murphy's Park on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.