Art for Humanity to feature creativity of local refugees, including a DJ who arrived in the U.S. at age 9

The United States is a country of immigrants with a long, proud history of welcoming and supporting the most vulnerable people to rebuild their lives in America. There are many ways you can honor that tradition and support the IRC in Los Angeles

Meet Yui Iwase, the New Roots Program Coordinator for the IRC in Dallas

Congolese Refugee chooses bravery over intimidation to land herself her first job in the US.

Meet Chaundra Finley-Merrell, LMSW, the Mental Health Coordinator for the IRC in Dallas.

The IRC in Wichita is currently supported by a team of 55 active volunteers. Volunteers currently provide IRC staff assistance with case management, employment, Cultural Orientation (CO), Job Readiness Training (JRT), teaching ESL, youth and family mentoring and immigration services.

Jaya Maya came to the U.S. from Bhutan five years ago with her husband, mother-in-law, and son. After 22 years living in a refugee camp in Nepal, Jaya Maya is glad to be able to continue valuable cultural traditions around farming while nourishing themselves and their families with fresh grown produce through the assistance of the IRC in Baltimore's New Roots program.

In celebration of a successful Career Program cohort, clients and staff visited the Empire State Building through a partnership with TripAdvisor designed to empower IRC clients in exploring their new home city!

Umniyah Aljandeel works to narrow the cultural gap with refugees in Dallas

Help us send off 15 incredibly deserving students onto their college journeys!