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Reasons to give to the International Rescue Committee
At a time when more more than 100 million people are uprooted by crisis worldwide, here are 10 reasons to give to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
- Article
- September 27, 2023
A new American turns adversity into opportunity
When Diana Muturia had to leave college and take a job cleaning homes, she thought she’d let her family down. Today, she’s using her experience to build an innovative new business.
- Article
- November 7, 2022
A 10-Month Update on the B.R.I.D.G.E Youth Mentorship Program
IRC San Jose’s newest initiative, the B.R.I.D.G.E. Youth Mentorship program, has just hit its 10-month mark! This exciting new program focused on supporting the integration and social, educational, and vocational pursuits of refugee youth has been a long-time dream of the San Jose office.
- Announcement
- August 1, 2020
How to donate to Tallahassee
Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.
- Announcement
- July 6, 2022
Show your support for the IRC in Silver Spring
In honor of World Refugee Day, we are selling limited edition IRC in Silver Spring t-shirts & a tote bag for $20 with proceeds going to our local office to support our work! Click the link for more information but hurry, the fundraiser ends July 1st!
- Announcement
- June 21, 2019
Learning Through Play in Uganda
Enid, 30, teaches refugee children in the Kyaka Refugee Settlement in western Uganda. Over the last two years, she has integrated Learning through Play into her classroom with support from the PlayMatters program. PlayMatters helps teachers use learning techniques that build upon a child’s natural desire to play, fostering a range of critical skills. In 2023, PlayMatters introduced the LEGO six bricks concept.
- Video
- January 24, 2024
Ukraine: Families mark two years of full-scale war, a decade of conflict and displacement
This is what you need to know on the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and a decade of conflict.
- Article
- May 14, 2024
Why do some humanitarian crises go unaddressed?
The 2024 Emergency Watchlist identifies and debunks five myths that have captured the discourse surrounding the world’s most pressing humanitarian crisis. Learn more here.
- Article
- February 7, 2024
How to donate to NYC
Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.
- Announcement
- November 22, 2021
NJ RYSA: Bringing C.A.R.E back to learning
The IRC in NJ was so excited for the Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA) program to return in-person. This year's RYSA summer program ran for three weeks, with nearly 100 registered newcomers entering Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Announcement
- September 1, 2022