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Refugee-owned Business Spotlight: Victoria Barrier Solutions
In May 2023, Victoria Barrier Solutions LLC—a residential and commercial fencing and railing business—was born. “We create fencing and railing from all kinds of materials including wood, vinyl, and aluminum. We also build decks for homes.”
- Announcement
- November 8, 2024
IRC named one of the most innovative companies of 2025
The IRC has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies of 2025 by Fast Company. We remain committed to transforming humanitarian aid through innovative, cost-effective solutions that save lives and build resilience in crisis-affected communities around the world.
- Article
- May 30, 2025
David Miliband: The refugee crisis is a test of our character
Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. That's 24 people every minute. It's not just a crisis; it's a test of who we are and what we stand for, says David Miliband — and each of us has a personal responsibility to help solve it. In this TED talk, Miliband gives us specific, tangible ways to help refugees and turn empathy and altruism into action.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
CARE: Community-Based Primary Prevention of Gender-based Violence in Greece and Italy
The CARE project will be implemented by four civil society partners from Greece and Italy with expertise in women’s and girls’ empowerment to contribute towards the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls, with a focus on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
- Article
- August 21, 2024
Client Spotlight: Keep on believing in humanity - A family’s journey to resettle in Denver
A look at the Mboka family's journey from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, to Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and then to the U.S. to be resettle in Denver
- Announcement
- November 13, 2024
Tallahassee refugee community engages with elected leaders
We are thrilled to share with you the stories of refugee community members who have been welcomed to a new home in Tallahassee—in their own words, as shared with our elected leaders.
- Announcement
- January 20, 2023
The hands that make a home
Meet Shakira, Julia, Nelson, Jamila, Suzan and Bijou—six entrepreneurs who are rebuilding their lives in Uganda, a country that hosts more than 1.2 million refugees.
- Article
- July 21, 2022
Can WASH services transform health and well-being in vulnerable communities?
Over 800 million people don’t have access to safe drinking water. Here’s what the IRC is doing to help.
- Article
- February 4, 2025
Launch of IRC Emergency Watchlist 2025: “A World Out of Balance” by David Miliband
David Miliband, CEO and President of the International Rescue Committee, unveils the 2025 Emergency Watchlist at the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Council on Foreign Relations
Moving in to the American Dream, in Baltimore
Abbas Altamr and his wife fled war torn Syria and arrived in Jordan in 2010 but they did not know that their greatest journey was just beginning. They remained in Jordan for six years and had three children before it was time to go. Some of their friends had already left Jordan to move to the United States and Abbas was ready for his family to join them.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022