Refugee Career Pathway Program for Afghan Clients in New Jersey

The Trump Administration took office on January 20, 2025—here’s how you can help refugees and asylum seekers.

Humanitarian needs are skyrocketing, with 339 million people expected to need assistance by 2024—a 400% increase in five years. At the IRC, we tackle this challenge through innovation and cost-effectiveness, ensuring every dollar delivers maximum impact.

Murtaza Mohammad Hossain, a refugee from Afghanistan, overcame numerous challenges with the help of the IRC's Matching Grant program, eventually securing a job and a donated car that transformed his family's life in the USA. His journey highlights the importance of support systems in achieving self-sufficiency and the profound impact of community assistance.

Cuts to U.S. aid are putting public health in danger by stopping programs that fight and treat infectious diseases. This increases the risk of outbreaks spreading around the world.

The IRC and three corporate partners—Citi Foundation, LinkedIn and Cisco—are helping refugees gain economic independence and build a stable future.

A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in real time. Now is the time to meet the moment.

Learn about our emergency funding priorities for 2025.

Learn more about our emergency fundraising needs in New Jersey.