The IRC is thankful for our continued partnership with Starbucks, who has agreed to hire 10,000 refugees globally. Through these job opportunities, Starbucks is supporting clients as they rebuild their lives and integrate into their local communities. This month we want to highlight a success story from one of our own clients in Silver Spring who was recently hired by Starbucks.

On Saturday, June 20, refugee supporters from across the state came together for the 20th annual celebration of World Refugee Day.

Vivian has helped Rahila, a refugee from Afghanistan, learn English and navigate her new neighborhood

Conflict, climate change, and COVID-19 have all contributed to the rapidly growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Learn what you can do to help Afghans in need.

Due to COVID-19, the IRC Oakland staff are working remotely. 

Support us in Give for Good Louisville, our region's largest online giving event, as we aim to engage 50 new donors whose generosity can help provide critical support to our clients arriving to Kentucky.

“When I came here, I was on my own and I had to start from scratch.” That’s how Feven, a refugee from Ethiopia, felt when she arrived in the United States after fleeing persecution in her country. Alone in an unfamiliar place, Feven would say to herself, “Give yourself time,” a reminder that she had the power to choose how she will live her life.

After 100 years of service, we want the impact of our programs and the influence of our ideas to further empower those caught in crisis to make lasting change in their lives. Read about our strategy.