And what YOU can do about it

After facing initial challenges in school, Isabel joined the MYVA program and is now thriving and helping other refugee students to succeed.

The IRC in Dallas continues training clients for employment despite the pandemic. Take a look inside our Hospitality Link program.

Alphaeus reflects on how he supports refugees to get their first job in the U.S.

Learn a little more about one of our key programs in Oakland!

Three essential workers continue to support their families and build careers during the pandemic.

The IRC mentoring program helps refugee and asylee youth to stay connected and improve their English over the summer.

Two years ago, 29-year-old Eiman landed in Seattle from Afghanistan with her husband and two young sons. She began building a new home here in Washington and with help from the IRC’s Economic Empowerment Program, Eiman pursued a new career as a professional interpreter.

Due to the pandemic, many aspects of life have gone digital - work, learning, resource navigation, socializing. The IRC's new digital equity initiative helps newcomers access critical resources and skill-building in order to overcome the so-called digital divide.

Throughout 2020, communities across Florida came together to ensure they remained welcoming to refugees, survivors of human trafficking and immigrant youth. Last year tested our communities in unprecedented ways. Despite these challenges, together we walked alongside our clients, learned from and supported one another as we navigated these times with resilience and grace. We now look forward with a renewed sense of hope and an understanding of the obstacles ahead.