At IRC Washington, we play a pivotal role in the local refugee resettlement landscape, providing essential services to help individuals and families transition smoothly. By partnering with Community Support Groups through our Co-Sponsorship Program, we aim to combine our resources and expertise to make a substantial and meaningful contribution to local refugee resettlement efforts.

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.

Paul Mwingwa and his family was resettled in Missoula by the IRC in 2018. Although he didn't initially set out to be a voice for refugees, he feels he has been called to serve and currently advocates for refugees and immigrants as the Montana Delegate for the Refugee Congress. Paul was recently honored with the Excellence Award from Refugee Congress, and we sat down with him to learn more!

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Denver is more than a provider of resettlement services for refugee clients. Sometimes, the IRC serves as an “inner circle” – a small group of trusted advisors when big decisions need to be made.

A look at the Mboka family's journey from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, to Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and then to the U.S. to be resettle in Denver

"It is no exaggeration to say that if current trends continue, the U.S. government will have no refugee resettlement program at the end of this administration." - David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC