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San Diego volunteer establishes self-defense classes for women and girls
This National Volunteer Week, communities across the country partner with the IRC to welcome and empower refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking. In these turbulent times, collective support and dedicated service means more than ever.
- Announcement
- April 17, 2025
How the IRC and Sesame Workshop continue to reach refugee children during COVID-19
For young children who have experienced war and been uprooted from their homes, education can be a lifeline.
- Article
- February 14, 2023
From School Skipper to Award Winner
The youth team at the IRC in Richmond offers comprehensive programming that supports young newcomers and refugees as they adjust to life in their new home. Hear from one student about how a sense of community helped him achieve success.
- Announcement
- August 21, 2024
One extraordinary single mother's determination to empower women
After fleeing South Sudan to Uganda, Grace Awate is now a leader in her community, acting as the head of her village’s IRC-supported women and girls’ center where she helps empower women to become financially independent.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Afghanistan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Afghans who have endured four decades of violent conflict, as well as natural disasters and an economic collapse.
- Country
Intern Spotlight: From Intern to Caseworker Assistant
Nicole Sanchez began her internship in the summer of last year with the Intensive Case Management (ICM) program at the IRC in Phoenix. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), interns play an important role in offering support to our program teams and clients while advancing our mission.
- Announcement
- November 20, 2023
Partnering with Pivot Produce
IRC Tucson is thrilled to partner with Pivot Produce! See how Pivot supports refugees in the Tucson community and provides fresh, nutritious food to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Announcement
- April 22, 2020
This Syrian mother used her sewing skills to make masks during the pandemic
Um Abdo and her family have become internally displaced by the war in Syria—2021 marks a decade of the conflict. Violence, displacement and humanitarian needs continue to grow, putting Syria third in the IRC’s Emergency Watchlist of humanitarian crises for the coming year. Despite this, Um Abdo has been able to earn an income to support her family by sewing masks at home that the IRC delivers to the community for free.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
UN Security Council Must Call for Ceasefire in Idlib and Support Cross Border Aid
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt)
The IRC is working in both Gaza and the West Bank to reach Palestinians in need with critical humanitarian aid.
- Country