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Volunteer Spotlight: Alyssa Ortiz, Immigration Intern
“This work has put it all in perspective for me. What I once only read about or heard about in the news, now has a face to it. The struggle refugees and immigrants go through, how much they want to contribute to their new country – they just want a normal life. A safe life.”
- Announcement
- July 13, 2017
Judy Denison Volunteer Spotlight
Judy Denison has been volunteering with the IRC in Denver for many years, but she has supported refugees for much longer. She works to serve her community through collaborative, mutually-empowering relationships.
- Announcement
- April 23, 2024
IRC and ICT SOS partner to educate young refugee women about staying safe in America
The IRC in Wichita partnered with two local organizations, ICT SOS and The Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) to train local refugee women about staying safe in America.
- Announcement
- June 24, 2016
10 ways to help end violence against women and girls
No matter where women are, they face threats of violence. Here's what must be done to tackle gender inequality—the root cause of violence against women.
- Article
- March 6, 2024
BlackRock and the IRC partner to support the arc of the refugee crisis
Since 2015, BlackRock has turned to the IRC as a trusted and critical partner for addressing the needs of those affected by crisis.
- Announcement
- December 5, 2022
From Dishwasher To Chef In One Year
IRC LA’s Early Employment graduate Francisco Rodriguez is living his American dream as a new chef in downtown Los Angeles.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Hi, I’m Yousif from Iraq and I want you to meet my super mom
For as long as he can remember, 10-year-old Yousif has shared a passion for baking with his mother. The two are a dynamic duo in the kitchen, making traditional Iraqi dishes and sweets to help them savor memories of their homeland.
- Article
- March 29, 2023
The IRC responds to record high of 120 million people displaced globally
- Press Release
- June 13, 2024
How are children and their education affected by crisis?
More than 224 million school-aged children are affected by crises globally. Find out more.
- Article
- January 22, 2024
Serbia
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees in Serbia who are fleeing war and unable to continue their journey to safety. Many are trying to reunite with relatives in western and northern Europe. And hundreds are children sent alone by parents who desperately desire a safer, better life for them.
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