New analysis by the International Rescue Committee reveals that midway through the 2021 fiscal year, only 2,050 refugees have been admitted to the United States, a new historical low despite promises by the Biden administration to immediately increase the number of refugees allowed to resettle into the United States.

MAKE is a consortium of food-based social enterprises of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego and housed within its Food and Farming Program.

On the tenth anniversary of the war in Syria, the International Rescue Committee spoke with 10 year olds and their parents about growing up knowing nothing but war.

Tom Greenleigh has been volunteering for the IRC in Salt Lake City office for 8 years. Working to support refugee and immigrant communities is in Tom’s blood: his ancestors worked to rescue and resettle refugees during World War II.

The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. The Des Moines, IA office was opened in July of 2022, serving more than 200 refugees in its first year.

Ali Amry prepares to launch his food business with support from classes offered by the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City, including a Social Media Marketing Workshop series. Since then, he has learned about promotional email strategy and built out a social media presence. 

A family in Boise, Idaho, embraces newcomers from Nairobi and become fast friends. They were connected through an International Rescue Committee program that matches resettled refugees with their new neighbors to help them acclimate to life in America.