Health comprises nearly half of IRC’s program portfolio globally and encompasses three sectors: 1) Primary Health (including child health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and mental health); 2) Nutrition; and 3) Environmental Health.

Health comprises nearly half of IRC’s program portfolio globally and encompasses three sectors: 1) Primary Health (including child health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and mental health); 2) Nutrition; and 3) Environmental Health.

The IRC in Silver Spring offers internships across our programs in the spring, summer and fall. These internships generally last from 3-4 months and require a commitment of at least 15 hours per week.

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The IRC in Atlanta is currently recruiting for our 2024-2025 NDMV AmeriCorps Service Members!

In February, refugee youth in the IRC in Silver Spring’s After-School Program learned the meaning and importance of civic engagement by participating in their first ever community service project at A Wider Circle in Silver Spring, MD. Youth toured the organization’s facilities, learned about the services it provides and people it serves, and then spent the morning helping with different projects, such as sorting books, folding clothes and moving furniture.

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

Edith arrived to Utah at the start of the pandemic in early 2020 and, despite hardships, was able to graduate and start her studies at the University of Utah.

Learning Hubs have provided a supportive environment for refugee students with beginners English to find one-on-one time with educators and continue to maintain progress academically during the school year.

Yousef grew up farming in Darfur. After he and his family were resettled in Salt Lake City, they began farming with New Roots, a program of the IRC in Salt Lake City.