Our impact
45%
of clients receiving employment support from the IRC have reached an employment goal of receiving a job offer, being promoted, starting a volunteer placement or enrolling on a vocational training course.
The IRC provides Job Readiness Training to refugees who are keen to start their careers in the UK. The course covers every aspect of employment in the UK, from how to write a CV and cover letter to interview techniques.
More about our employment support2,600+
Educators reached since our Healing Classrooms programme launched in May 2022.
The Healing Classrooms programme offers free training to educators on how to offer children a safe and predictable place to learn and cope with the consequences of conflict and displacement.
Learn more about Healing Classrooms1,522
refugees and asylum seekers received employability, English language, integration and/or wellbeing support in 2024.
Our UK programmes help people fleeing from war, violence and persecution in countries like Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan and Iraq.
Maryam's story
Ways we support refugees
Community support
The IRC's Healing Classrooms supports schools and educators to develop inclusive and nurturing learning spaces for refugee children.
Similarly, Healing Spaces supports wider community organisations, charities and others working with refugee children in the UK.
Employment support
We help refugees to navigate the UK job market and find meaningful work suited to their skills. Read Maryam's story as a refugee and an architect.