Despite the fact that borders in Europe are closed, children traveling alone continue to attempt a dangerous and impossible journey to find safety. They are at risk of being exploitated by smugglers and beaten by border guards with limited, coordinated services and support in place across the Balkans to ensure their safety and protection. This is the story of one 17-year-old from Afghanistan currently stranded in Serbia.

This study informs programming and policies in relation to refugee returns and, specifically, with regards to their (re)integration within urban areas, with a focus on Afghanistan, Somalia and Syria

A snapshot of Farishta's journey from Afghanistan to the United States and becoming an IRC employment specialist

Vivian has helped Rahila, a refugee from Afghanistan, learn English and navigate her new neighborhood

Wendy Norris is the head athletic trainer at DeMatha Catholic High School. Her passion to serve stems from the memory of one of her students, a Navy SEAL, who was killed in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan.  In August 2021, the Taliban overthrew the government of Afghanistan. Searching for a way to help those who served alongside her student, Wendy signed up to volunteer with the IRC.   

The Barikzai family sacrificed their safety to help the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now, they’re making a new life here.

During the evacuation from Afghanistan, many families were separated and displaced. Leaving your home country and culture can be difficult for a number of reasons. Aminullah and his wife, Farzana, were two of more than 124,000 people evacuated out of Afghanistan through Operation Allies Refuge. Read about their experience.

This August marked the one-year anniversary of the collapse of the government in Afghanistan, and the beginning of emergency response efforts to evacuate and resettle more than 120,000 Afghan citizens. Hear from Mohammad, a humanitarian parolee!