As a former refugee from Eritrea, Yassin has a unique understanding of how the resettlement process works. Though his work as a caseworker for the IRC in Baltimore, he is able to share his experiences and assist newly arrived refugees and Asylees as they rebuild their lives.

After years of upheaval and uncertainty, refugee & immigrant girls in the United States are ready to explore their path in life. Vision Not Victim supports these young women to envision their future and redefine what their communities and they themselves thought possible. Run by the IRC previously in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jordan, the IRC in Northern California piloted the program in the United States over April's spring break in Oakland.

It takes all of us working together to create a welcoming community for newcomers. Here are ten ways to take action today!

Thank you to the Make Your Life Sweeter team for bringing some HotPoppin treats for refugee families and staff!

Danielle Parker, an AmeriCorps member, shares her process of adapting Cultural Orientation for newly arrived refugees during a time of physical distancing restrictions due to COVID-19.

Born in the ethnically diverse and politically complicated country of Myanmar, also known as Burma, Boo’s family made the brave decision to cross the border into Thailand in 1982.

Show your support for the IRC in Richmond and learn about those who are displaced from their homes worldwide.

Today, we face an unprecedented global crisis. Find out what the numbers tell us and what Congress can do to help.

Over 6 million refugees have fled Ukraine. Go inside the International Rescue Committee’s response supporting their long-term needs.