Alejandra excels in a male dominated field working at Backyard Bounty.

The IRC's maternal & child health program works to ensure families with young children have access to the resources they need to be successful in Utah. Learn more from Jonessa White, health promotion specialist, as she provides an in-depth look into the program.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City’s internship program is built to provide real-life experiences to local students as they learn and grow professionally. Partner organizations work to ensure that students working with the IRC in Salt Lake City are able to access hands-on experiences, often combined with coursework.

This community partner spotlight features Cathy Burds, CEO of Colographic, who faced hiring challenges and turned to the IRC in Denver, hiring her first refugee employee, Marcos. Overcoming language barriers, she ensured his certification and integration. Cathy’s efforts inspired industry changes and increased awareness of refugee hiring practices in Colorado, demonstrating the power of collective efforts and inclusivity.

Somalia now ranks at the top of the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist. Here are five reasons why the country could face the world’s worst crisis in 2023.

Powerful earthquake worsens humanitarian crisis in the country

After fleeing her native Ukraine at the age of 6, Christine Shevchenko turned to dance to cope with the sudden changes in her life.

Since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2017 his administration has repeatedly implemented policies that pull the welcome mat from under the feet of refugees and immigrants seeking safety in the United States.