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How refugees and Americans became friends
Refugees and asylum seekers aren’t numbers, but people with lives you would recognize. They are mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. They are neighbors, teachers, students, employees and business owners. They are also your closest friends. We asked refugees resettled in the U.S. and their neighbors how they became friends, what they learned from each other and why more Americans should welcome newcomers. Explore more stories.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
“A Home for Refugees” – Who We Are, the IRC in Atlanta
Since opening in 1979, the IRC’s locally funded office in Atlanta has welcomed close to 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries to resettle in communities across Georgia. A committed staff of more than 150 professionals—many of whom were refugees themselves—work together with community supporters to assist families in rebuilding their lives. In this video, some of them share their stories.
- Video
- January 31, 2024
Heading to America
Meet refugees in Thailand and Malaysia who are on their way to the United States with help from a Resettlement Support Center funded by the U.S. Department of State and run by the International Rescue Committee.
- Slideshow
- September 23, 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
These are the biggest myths about refugees coming to the U.S.
David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and, talks to Business Insider about the myths about refugee resettlement in the United States. Contrary to conventional wisdom, refugees welcomed to the United States come from all over the world, represent a diversity of religions, and are invariably hard-working and successful. Read more about seven common myths about refugees who come to the U.S.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Berihu Kidane
A former IRC client reflects on his resettlement experience and on how he is helping newcomers adjust to life in Baltimore.
- Announcement
- March 17, 2021
Update on Afghan Arrivals
An update about the current situation for Afghan arrivals in Colorado, including how many people IRC in Denver has resettled so far, the predicted numbers, the impact donor support has, and the gaps that remain to meet needs such as housing and legal assistance.
- Announcement
- November 15, 2021
Community Sponsorship: Play a key role in welcoming refugees to Atlanta
As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Community Sponsorship model called the HOME (Housing, Orientation, Mentoring, Education) program.
- Announcement
- April 27, 2024
The IRC in Miami: Unaccompanied children in South Florida.
The IRC opened its locally-funded office in Miami in 1960 in response to the Cuban Revolution and, over the decades, has served over 25,000 refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking and other vulnerable populations in South Florida. Due to nationally reduced refugee admissions, the IRC ended its refugee resettlement program in Miami in 2018. Although its resettlement program concluded in 2018, the IRC in Miami continues to serve the community by providing holistic, trauma-informed services to survivors of human trafficking and unaccompanied children and their families.
- Announcement
- June 24, 2020
A Year of Making a Difference Together
We are taking a moment to celebrate and thank you. For the last year, you've been a monthly donor, bringing hope and smiles to refugees across the world. Your support makes it possible for families like Maryna and her 3-year-old son, Rostik to rebuild and reclaim their lives in Ukraine. On this special anniversary, the whole team at the IRC wants to thank you, from resettlement teams in Europe and the U.S.
- Video
- April 22, 2024