In celebration of World Refugee Day this year, the IRC in Richmond partnered with the Richmond Ivy Soccer Club! Throughout the month of June, a portion of ticket sales from four Ivy home games went directly toward supporting our programs that assist newcomers as they rebuild their lives in Richmond. In addition to the financial support, IRC staff had the opportunity to attend four home games to engage with Ivy fans and share about IRC services available to members of our community.

Six Afghans who recently arrived in the United States from Kabul with their families describe their journeys and hopes for their new lives.

Our Education programs seek not only to improve learning, but also to achieve overall well-being. We believe that education during crisis and conflict is a necessity, not a luxury.

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.