On March 19, the IRC in Atlanta held its first ever high school graduation for 13 hard-working students in our Connect 2 Success (C2S) program—one of the only programs in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to supporting out-of-school refugee youth ages 16 to 24 to pursue their education and career goals.

Each year on June 20—World Refugee Day—the world commemorates the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees.

The IRC in Atlanta is thrilled to announce that two of our very own—Lauren Bowden and Grace Paulsen—were selected as 2019 Young Nonprofit Professionals Network ‘30 Under 30’ Award recipients!

This year, we were delighted to extend the camp experience to middle school students and provide eight weeks of mentorship, tutoring, fun activities, and opportunities for personal growth—with an incredible class size of 63 students, we are proud to share this was our largest summer camp to date!

In collaboration with the Salt Lake City government, we have created a video that showcases the variety of languages spoken in Utah, sharing advice from their mothers. This annual observance by worldwide organizations such as the UN and UNESCO fosters understanding and inclusivity within communities.