We provide many opportunities to get involved and send a message of hope to refugees in our community.

Local refugee youth will attend UC Santa Cruz to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Staff at the IRC in Silver Spring work to address the unique barriers faced by refugee students, while providing educators with the skills and knowledge to set youth up for academic success.

In September, IRC staff members—some former refugees—met with Senator Mike Lee’s office to share their experiences helping to educate on the benefits of a strong refugee resettlement program in the U.S.

This International Rescue Committee paper analyzes refugee experiences moving into higher skill, higher wage jobs.

As part of the International Rescue Committee’s national Refugee Voices initiative, New American Voices in Salt Lake City encourages refugees and other New Americans to learn more about civic engagement, advocacy, and preparing for national events like the Census and the 2020 election.

With your support, the IRC in San Diego was able to provide $15,000 in scholarship awards to 15 refugee youth. The Refugee Youth Scholarship Fund gives recent high school graduates the opportunity to access higher education.

On Saturday, June 19 the IRC in Tallahassee celebrated World Refugee Day. The IRC hosted a live virtual panel discussion with community partners, refugee families and the Tallahassee community at-large. In addition, the IRC hosted a family day at Tom Brown Park. The events highlighted the contributions of the refugee community across Big Bend communities.