Umniyah Aljandeel works to narrow the cultural gap with refugees in Dallas

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the IRC. Read about just a few of the volunteers who give their time.

Meet two teenagers from Afghanistan, Rahima and Ziauddin, who have brought extra energy, charisma, and enthusiasm to their family’s journey of adjustment.

Zubaidah, an Iraqi refugee, chose to support her community during the pandemic.

New Roots participants answer the question “How has New Roots affected my life?” through their own photographs.

Alphaeus reflects on how he supports refugees to get their first job in the U.S.

Learn more about the programs for U.S. allies in Afghanistan.

The U.S. has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. These vulnerable populations have suffered unimaginable hardship and face tremendous obstacles as they start their new lives. The IRC staff and volunteers provide support to refugees from their first moments in the country to help set them on a path to self-sufficiency.

The IRC in Dallas is pleased to announced that after the success of our last refugee computer class in November with students from SMU’s School of Engaged Learning, other interested SMU leaders wanted to recreate the opportunity because of how impactful it was!