People facing crises encounter barriers to mental health support. Find out what the IRC is doing to help.

Born and raised in the small city of Voinjama, Liberia, Marcus is the youngest of four children. He was eight years old when the first civil war began in Liberia in 1989. Over 300,000 Liberians were forced to flee and seek refuge in neighboring countries.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already forced over 6 million refugees, mostly women and children, to flee their homes. Learn what you can do to help.

Unprecedented flooding is impacting communities in Eastern Libya. Here’s how you can help.

The journey of Tonny Muyaba from fleeing Uganda to U.S. citizenship

The family are now rebuilding their lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Meet Ivan Gant, our first UHP/OIRS client. From Ukraine to Los Angeles, Ivan navigated uncertainty, language barriers, and cultural shifts to rebuild his life in a new country. Through it all, the IRC was there to provide guidance, resources, and real, transformative support. Today, Ivan is a professional actor, DJ, and event host—with big dreams of starring in leading roles and performing on major stages. His journey is a testament to resilience and determination, and urges everyone to keep moving forward. "Everything changes if you are ready to change your life."

In Kenya, initiatives like TeachWell are demonstrating the essential role of teacher training in improving educational outcomes in refugee communities.

After dedicating 20 years of service to the IRC in all, IRC Virginia Executive Director Harriet Kuhr announced she would retire at the end of 2024. We sat down with her for an interview in December to get some final reflections on refugee resettlement in Charlottesville and her impactful nonprofit career.