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A woman's fight against her grandson’s malnutrition in Nigeria
When violence displaced Amina Umaru Toko, 53, to Gwoza, Nigeria, she found herself suddenly caring for her critically ill grandchild.
- Article
- December 3, 2024
Help welcome families to our community this holiday season
Help refugee families feel welcomed this holiday season
- Announcement
- November 27, 2019
A story of determination, resilience, and seizing opportunities
Hamed arrived in the United States in December of 2021, alongside his older sister Shabnam. Landing in a new country was overwhelming, especially for two young people who did not speak English, however the siblings were eager and filled with determination to begin their new life.
- Announcement
- July 26, 2024
Volunteers share their hopes for 2018
Two of our outstanding administrative volunteers share their hopes for the new year and why they devote time every week to help make refugees welcome in Washington.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
What is it like to find a job after fleeing war?
Meet Yana and Lubov, Ukrainian refugees who are rebuilding their lives in Poland and striving to provide for their families.
- Article
- July 13, 2023
Surge
The Protection Surge Capacity Project (Surge) provides crucial staff support to the United Nations refugee agency to protect refugees during crises. Joining forces to strengthen protection Providing protection to refugees and other persons of concern is the core mandate of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It is also an incredibly complex and human resource-intensive activity, one in which short-term gaps in protec
- Protecting refugees
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Lebanon refugee camp
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Thousands of displaced Syrians enduring three cold waves in one week in northwest Syria
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
2017 Trump travel ban: What it meant for refugees
The United States has historically welcomed refugees fleeing war and persecution, and given them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety. The 2017 Trump travel ban hindered these efforts. IRC resettlement and policy experts have answered some of your questions.
- Article
- June 5, 2025
HOPE Program in Sacramento
The Human-trafficking Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Program provides comprehensive services to survivors of human trafficking, as well as training and outreach to increase awareness and identification of survivors.
- Announcement
- January 13, 2021