Our UK programmes

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.

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5,800+

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.

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3200+

refugees and asylum seekers received employability, English language, integration and/or wellbeing support since we launched in 2021

Our UK programmes help people fleeing from war, violence and persecution in countries like Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan and Iraq.
pery digital skills

The online English and Digital Skills course was good because I didn’t have to leave home, and so I could learn while looking after my new baby. I learned digital skills and how to stay safe on the internet, as I didn’t have the chance to learn these skills in Afghanistan

IRC English language and digital skills course participant
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