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Inside the Syrian Crisis: Social therapy in Jordan
Over 600,000 Syrian refugees are currently in Jordan, 80% of whom live in urban areas among Jordanian neighbors. In February the International Rescue Committee organized a two-week social-therapy workshop at our women's center in the city of Irbid that brought together Syrian refugee teenagers and their Jordanian counterparts.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Census 2020: how the IRC in LA is making sure refugees count
The IRC is ensuring that everyone counts for the upcoming 2020 Census, despite new difficulties due to COVID-19.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2024
IRC Calls for Humanitarian Aid and Refugee Protections in Supplemental Funding
- Statement
- February 6, 2024
Kenya
The International Rescue Committee in Kenya aims to deliver innovative, result-oriented humanitarian and development programming to refugees and vulnerable Kenyans through direct intervention, partnerships and system strengthening programs to achieve sustainable change.
- Country
Five Ways to Improve the World Bank Funding for Refugees and Hosts in Low- Income Countries and Why These Dedicated Resources Matter More than Ever
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Center for Global Development (CGD) have been closely following the rollout of the IDA18 sub-window for refugee hosting nations, particularly in East Africa (Ethiopia, Uganda), West Africa (Cameroon, Chad), and Asia (Bangladesh). Drawing on original research and analysis, as well as field visits, this note identifies a few clear successes and areas for improvement.
- Report
- November 6, 2018
World Refugee Day Client Spotlight: Lopez
Lopez has found safety in the United States after seeking refuge from gang violence in Guatemala. He now spends his time doing physical therapy, playing sports, and practicing his English.
- Announcement
- June 20, 2023
The IRC in Atlanta hosts workshop for Ukrainian refugees
Led by Ukrainian Caseworker, Katya Galytska, and with live interpretation provided by Ukrainian Case Aide, Alina Linchevska, the workshop brought around 50 new Ukrainian neighbors—including many families with small children—to the IRC in Atlanta office for coffee and breakfast, socializing and networking, and opportunities to engage with and ask questions of expert staff from across our programs.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Uganda
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans who are rebuilding from decades of war while hosting a growing influx of refugees from South Sudan.
- Country
Travel ban strands a Somali family promised a new life in America
Asho fled conflict-ravaged Somalia in 2008 after she was raped and saw her neighbor killed in front of her for trying to protect her. Six years ago Asho and her children, who now live in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, learned that they would have a chance to resettle in the United States.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Bay Area Group Uses Crowdrise to Help Welcome Refugees for the Holidays
The IRC in Northern California is excited to share our new Crowdrise page, which will allow community members to better fundraise for local resettlement.
- Announcement
- July 5, 2022