This summer, 62 students attended the IRC in New Jersey’s first Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA).

In June, 15 refugee youth met with employees at Celtic Bank to learn about careers opportunities in the banking industry.

Strengthening the power grid at a refugee camp in Kenya

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments worldwide have increased policy support for digital financial services, including by waiving fees and allowing remote onboarding to both allow for greater social distancing and support resilience in the midst of a major economic crisis.This research report - based on findings in refugee contexts in Jordan, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia - finds that digital services such as mobile money can in theory be more accessible for refugees than standard bank accounts, in practice refugees continue to face barriers.

The IRC in Silver Spring is committed to bringing our refugee clients from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide them with necessities – such as clothing and household items – they will need to start rebuilding their lives here.

A new wash station at the New Roots farm in Sacramento, built in collaboration with UC Davis, will allow refugees to sell their produce to local markets and restaurants

Refugee youth volunteer at the Bladensburg Waterfront to complete their high school service hours and tour local colleges in anticipation of graduation.

Learning Hubs have provided a supportive environment for refugee students with beginners English to find one-on-one time with educators and continue to maintain progress academically during the school year.