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Three ways to support refugees and asylum-seekers over the holidays
From supporting refugee-owned businesses to purchasing a warm winter coat from an IRC wish list, your support can make a huge difference this holiday season.
- Announcement
- November 21, 2020
Dr. Edna: Refugee. Doctor. Humanitarian Hero.
Dr. Edna Patricia Gomez is a gynecologist who works for the International Rescue Committee in Cúcuta, Colombia. She left Venezuela in 2018 with her family as the country spiraled into a profound socio-economic crisis. Today, Dr. Edna helps other Venezuelans in Colombia with screening and treatment for the coronavirus, while also providing women's health services. "Medicine is the best," she says of her profession. "It’s hopeful.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC U.S. Refugee and Asylum Policy Newsletter – February 2019
Highlights, data, helpful resources and the IRC’s response to current U.S. refugee and asylum issues from the IRC’s Global Policy and Advocacy team.
- Resource
- February 27, 2019
A Letter from Tara Rangarajan, On the Plight of Afghan Refugees
I am honored to have joined the IRC as the new Executive Director for Northern California. The scale of our efforts in the region last year -- resettling roughly Afghan humanitarian parolees since August 2021, alongside another 448 refugees and SIVs since October 2021.
- Announcement
- September 8, 2022
IRC's Warm Welcome equips refugee families for Utah winter
In October, more than 200 newly arrived refugees received winter wear as part of the IRC in Salt Lake City’s Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Tallahassee community rallies to support young refugees
This summer, the IRC in Tallahassee launched a new, volunteer-led Youth program to help middle-and high-school refugee students from the Democratic Republic of Congo learn English and better adjust to their new home. The response from community members has been incredible!
- Announcement
- January 20, 2023
IRC Atlanta staff shine at North American Refugee Health Conference
In June, the IRC in Atlanta’s Community Health Response Manager, Dr. Omar Aziz, was invited to present at the annual North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC), held in Cleveland, Ohio. The NARHC is recognized as the preeminent conference destination for healthcare and resettlement professionals working with refugee populations, with approximately 700 attendees from across the continent.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
The IRC Takes Refugee Youth Roller Skating
“In past months, the IRC in Silver Spring Youth Team organized a trip for refugee youth to go roller skating at the Lanham Skate Center. Of the 17 middle and high school students, the majority had never been roller skating before and were excited to try a new activity...”
- Announcement
- February 10, 2023
IRC: President Biden’s refugee decision “Good for America, Good for Refugees”
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
In the news: Refugee youth in Seattle make connections through climbing
REI features our innovative program helping refugee youth build skills and confidence to achieve their goals. Check it out!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022