In the IRC’s new women’s economic empowerment program, low-income immigrant women learn to manage their families’ resources and navigate the American financial system.

The team in Denver is working hard to adjust services to be delivered remotely to refugees and immigrants.

Photojournalist Mohammad Anwar Danishyar discusses his journey and work, from documenting life in Afghanistan to chronicling the stories of those who had to flee.

President Joe Biden has a chance to rebuild the refugee resettlement program, which has historically enjoyed bipartisan support. The IRC takes you through the steps of the rigorous U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process.

The IRC (International Rescue Committee) in Phoenix received an increased number of Afghan refugees beginning in August of 2021, after the Taliban regained control of the region. In response to that, we were one of eight RAI (Resettlement, Asylum & Integration) offices who were granted funding to launch a new wellness program, Salamati Rohi, to support our Afghan clients.

While the global economy is predicted to have a “soft landing”, countries like Sudan are facing a cost-of-living catastrophe.

Mansora, 19, recalls how her life changed after the Taliban gained control of Kabul and shares her hopes and dreams for her future in Phoenix, Arizona.

Fernanda, 27, was forced to leave her life El Salvador behind. This is her story.