In partnership with Salt Lake Community College and with generous support from Marriott International, the IRC in Salt Lake City provides training to refugees who are seeking to gain skills needed to enter a career in the hospitality sector.

Ten years ago, Hamida was forced to start her life again after her family left Syria due to conflict. Today, she’s living her dream as a professional photographer in Amman, Jordan.

A letter written by 16 year old Clemence Mukamwiza, who was resettled by the IRC in Silver Spring.

Unprecedented flooding is impacting communities in Eastern Libya. Here’s how you can help.

In May students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine Pediatrics department shared an evening with 30 high school students in IRC Wichita’s Refugee and Immigrant Student Empowerment Program, (RISE). The evening was an opportunity for the pediatric medical residents to meet some of the RISE members and for RISE members to connect with their community. 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City looks toward the future, expanding employment services for refugee and new American clients. Omar Alsalim, employment services supervisor, speaks to the additions to this program.

Volunteer speaks about her time as a Family Mentor.

The powerful 7.8 earthquake that struck near northern Syria on Feb. 6 created a "crisis within a crisis" for Syrians already displaced by war. Find out more about what people need and what you can do to help.

On Saturday, June 15, refugees gathered for the IRC in Salt Lake City’s annual Refugee Health Fair to learn more about navigating the healthcare system, mental health, healthy relationships, and nutrition.

The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City maintains robust opportunities for local and national organizations to engage meaningfully in our local work and support the efforts of refugee, asylee, and new American families to positively integrate into our community.