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Closing the Digital Divide in the Heart of Silicon Valley
San JOSE’S APPROACH TO CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. San José is the first city in the country to pledge to close the Digital Divide by establishing the Digital Inclusion Partnership, a $24 million cross-sector fund that will be distributed in grant awards over a ten-year period. www.sjdigitalinclusion.org
- Announcement
- March 11, 2020
The Modelo Fighting Chance Project Launches with the International Rescue Committee
The Modelo Fighting Chance Project Launches with the International Rescue Committee to Create Economic Opportunity for Those Fighting to Succeed. Partnership Brings New Financial Opportunity Center to Dallas and Curriculum to 10 Cities Nationwide
- Announcement
- November 16, 2018
Education Cost-Effectiveness Brief – Remote Early Learning Program
In 2022, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) implemented the Remote Early Learning Program (RELP) in partnership with Sesame Workshop as part of the Ahlan Simsim project. This project aims to provide vital educational support and resources to children in crisis and conflict-affected regions. The program targeted households with children aged 5-6. From March to June 2022, RELP reached 995 children across four regions in Lebanon. This analysis examines the costs of implementing two treatment arms during wave one of the research study: RELP alone and RELP plus Ahlan Simsim Families (ASF), a parenting support program.
- Report
- December 28, 2023
Restoring Lost Hope for Out-of-School Learners
The International Rescue Committee’s partnership with Education Above All Foundation (EAA)through their Educate A Child (EAC) program, aims to address this education gap through contextual-based solutions that meet the specific needs of children like Hauwa in conflict-affected communities in northeast Nigeria
- Announcement
- September 9, 2022
One Refugee interns boost IRC initiatives
Community partnerships create a path for refugees to come full circle and aid other refugees resettling in Utah.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Insights from the Ahlan Simsim Scaling Journey
The report highlights six interconnected themes: understanding the system, ownership, collaborative partnership, adaptive management, co-design for scale, and investment for scale.
- Report
- March 14, 2024
World Refugee Day with the Richmond Kickers
The IRC in Richmond celebrates World Refugee Day (WRD) in partnership with the Richmond Kickers. Get your tickets today!
- Announcement
- June 3, 2024
IRC and LEGO Foundation bring learning through play to East Africa
In areas affected by conflict or disaster, children are likely to miss out on learning opportunities. The IRC and LEGO Foundation are responding by providing learning through play activities to 800,000 young refugees and host community children in East Africa.
- Topic
'Ahlan Simsim' trailer
'Ahlan Simsim' is a new, local, Arabic-language version of 'Sesame Street' designed to help young refugees in the Middle East cope with crisis. It's part of a larger education partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Fostering Healthy Communities: Our Partnership with the Schwemm Family Foundation
Through the Schwemm Family Foundation's support, IRC has implemented a range of activities aimed at promoting nutrition, education, and sustainable food practices for refugee and immigrant communities in San Diego.
- Announcement
- May 31, 2024