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Resettling Refugees in the USA
The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. In 2015, the International Rescue Committee helped resettle nearly 10,000 newly arrived refugees and provided services to promote self-reliance and integration to over 36,000 refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking and other immigrants.
New IRC report draws lessons from Colombia's regularization process for Venezuelans that can be applied around the world
- Press Release
- October 30, 2023
Meet Ameera: the Syrian refugee finding confidence through safe spaces
With the help of the IRC’s EU-funded safe spaces, Ameera can have a support network to deal with the aftermath of displacement and war.
- Article
- September 26, 2023
On the ground with a doctor in Gaza
Pediatrician Dr. Seema Jilani discusses the impact of conflict on Gaza’s citizens and their health system.
- Article
- June 13, 2024
As US closes “Safe Haven” government facilities hosting Afghans, IRC calls attention to local resettlement needs in the US
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Refugee youth benefit from new Academic Coaching program
This year, the IRC in Dallas is launching a new initiative to benefit refugee youth.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Donation Guidelines
Read below to find out ways to donate needed items to IRC clients.
- Announcement
- July 23, 2024
Increased arrivals expected through September
Each year the IRC in San Diego resettles approximately 1,000 refugees with the majority coming from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia in recent years. By September 30, we expect as many as 500 individuals, mostly Syrian, to reach their new homes in San Diego.
- Announcement
- June 24, 2016
Planting New Roots in Kent
Refugee and immigrant community members in the West Hill neighborhood of Kent are growing fresh, organic produce for their families at a brand-new community garden site. Thank you to the countless community partners and volunteers who have brought this exciting project to life!
- Announcement
- October 24, 2017
POWER (Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Resilience)
The IRC in New York’s POWER (Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Resilience) program has completed its second training for women interested in careers in childcare! The program focuses on developing women’s existing professional skills related to childcare while exposing program participants to more formalized childhood development and education theory.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022