The IRC’s education programming for primary school-aged children has three overarching goals: (1) to ensure that children enroll in and attend school regularly; (2) to protect children from all forms of violence in school and on their way to school; and (3) to build fundamental reading, math and social-emotional skills.

Manal believes that tutoring becomes a more meaningful experience when both student and tutor feel comfortable enough to share a piece of themselves in the session. She looks forward to Wednesday evenings on Zoom – not necessarily to the math homework she’ll be helping a student with, but what the student will teach her.

The IRC collaborated with artist Sahar Ghorishi to show how the IRC provided mental health support to both refugees and host communities in Lesvos, Greece.

The International Rescue Committee in San Diego hosted the 12th Annual A Taste of the IRC dinner and welcomed over 300 guests to experience first-hand the what refugees bring to the table – from international cuisine to art from around the world, the event celebrated the culture and contributions of San Diego’s refugees.

The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Read updates on the Ukraine crisis and from IRC teams around the globe.

Join us in supporting arriving Afghan families at the Welcome to Our House annual fall fundraiser.

The countries most vulnerable to climate change have contributed little to its cause.

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