With new families arriving at a break-neck pace, the IRC in Charlottesville has temporarily housed several Afghan families in hotels in Waynesboro. IRC Volunteers in Waynesboro organized to welcome these families, offering English instruction, outings exploring the community, and friendship.

Meet Fartun, Nasteho and Halima, who are all fighting to secure a brighter future for their children in Somalia.

In September, Jenny Hart, the IRC in Salt Lake City’s maternal & child health coordinator, attended an international Gender Equality Champion Conference for IRC staff hosted in Nairobi, Kenya.

In March of 2021, approximately 19,000 unaccompanied children attempted to enter the United States through the border with Mexico. For a small percentage of these children, Florida communities are their new home, where they still face challenges. Many of these children have endured traumatic experiences, and many of them find themselves in a state of limbo as cases clog up a fragile and unprepared immigration system, exacerbating their isolation. 

Over 600 lives were lost after a ship capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on June 14, 2023. Find out why people seeking protection are forced to take a dangerous journey.

Give newcomers a warm welcome by donating winter coats and gift cards for youth & adults!