IRC San Jose’s newest initiative, the B.R.I.D.G.E. Youth Mentorship program, has just hit its 10-month mark! This exciting new program focused on supporting the integration and social, educational, and vocational pursuits of refugee youth has been a long-time dream of the San Jose office.

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.

Tolassa Elemaa was training to be a world class runner in Ethiopia until he became a political prisoner. Less than a year after being welcomed as a refugee by the United States, this inspiring athlete completed the New York City Marathon.

This document provides details about the symptoms and root causes of the refugee crisis, sets out the IRC’s aspirations for our expanded response, and illustrates how the support of our generous and compassionate donors is being put to best use.

Low-income families struggle with financial volatility in their daily lives.  During COVID-19, these struggles have been amplified. 

The IRC in LA will be hosting several Citizenship Workshops in May.

Join the IRC in Silver Spring on June 20th from 7-9pm to celebrate World Refugee Day!

As you gather together with family and friends to celebrate this holiday season, take the opportunity to share important facts about resettlement and asylum.

The IRC is currently accepting new and gently used donations of winter coats and blankets.

IRC president David Miliband outlines concrete ways to solve the global refugee crisis in an interview from the TED2017 speakers conference.