The IRC was honored to join Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network and nearly 250 advocates from across the state in Olympia for the 3rd Annual Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Day!

A former IRC client reflects on his resettlement experience and on how he is helping newcomers adjust to life in Baltimore.

In early February, the IRC in Salt Lake City’s Spice Kitchen Incubator hosted Congressman Ben McAdams and colleague Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL) at a gathering focused on meeting with refugee aid community leaders and learning more about programs that help refugees and other New Americans reach self-sufficiency.

IRC president David Miliband recently spoke at TED 2017 about the global refugee crisis, proposing four solutions to the crisis, and sharing his own personal connection to the refugee experience.

The only Afghan grocery store in Georgia, Baseer’s Kabul Market has been an invaluable resource for the community as we welcome families who were recently evacuated from Afghanistan by the US. Since mid-October, the IRC in Atlanta has purchased more than 100 hot welcome meals from Kabul Market along with countless loaves of traditional Afghan bread!

A Commercial Driver License (CDL) can bring more job opportunities. Especially in the Industrial City of New Jersey, having a CDL can lead to many sustainable options. Acquiring a CDL and becoming a truck driver is one of many desired entries into stable employment. Many IRC clients are looking to find jobs that require a CDL because they find it can help them secure higher wages.

The IRC in Boise is committed now more than ever to fighting racism and xenophobia in all its forms. Black lives matter, today and every day.

Test your knowledge of humanitarian emergencies, then learn more about 10 crises the IRC expects to worsen over the course of the year—and what can be done to help.

Nathalie Elam is an MSW graduate student at the University of Washington and is also currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Global Health program. They are currently fulfilling their practicum hours as a WARN Advocate Intern and providing case management services to survivors of human trafficking at the IRC in Seattle.

The IRC is saddened to learn of the passing of Mort Abramowitz. Read our tribute.