This case study explores how the IRC and Sesame Workshop worked together through the Ahlan Simsim initiative to make early childhood development more inclusive for children with disabilities affected by conflict in the Middle East

The IRC in Salt Lake City partnered with our friends at Utah Clean Energy to provide a comprehensive workshop on energy conservation and sustainability for families currently renting and looking to cut costs in their limited household budgets.

Meghan López, who leads the IRC’s work in El Salvador, explains why Central Americans are risking their lives to flee their countries.

More refugees will arrive in February than any month so far this fiscal year - but not from Syria, Iraq or Somalia, previously three of the most common countries of origin for families served by the IRC in San Diego.

This past Saturday, the IRC in NY celebrated its 10-year Anniversary at the New Roots Community Farm in the Bronx since its grand opening in 2013!

The results of the IRC’s research suggest that expansion of socially-minded consumer financing paired with financial education, and other asset-building programs, could help more low-income families achieve financial stability and at the same time reduce the risks the current subprime auto loan market represents to the overall U.S. economy.

Originally from Ukraine, Olesia arrived in the U.S. as a Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee in August 2024, determined to rebuild her career and life. Through the IRC’s Career Development program and the Pharmacy Technician cohort with Innovative Pharmacy Solution, she gained new skills and adapted to the U.S. workforce. After impressing recruiters during an IRC-hosted event with Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Olesia was hired as a pharmacy technician and is now working toward certification to advance her career.

Fighting in Tripoli, the capital city of Libya, has been escalating. The IRC is on the ground assisting people caught in the clashes.

For more than 20 years, the IRC has been breaking down barriers that prevent gender-based violence survivors from disclosing violence and seeking services. We continue to work in areas that need it the most, which are characterized by insecurity, displacement and weak health systems.

Each year, the U.S. offices of the IRC host special programs and events to help refugees during the holiday season. Find out how you can spread holiday cheer -- and help all year.