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Five moments San Diego inspired us during COVID-19
In such uncertain times, the San Diego community has shown its support for refugees through random acts of kindness.
- Announcement
- April 30, 2020
Overcoming Barriers to Women's Employment
The IRC in Silver Spring is supporting vulnerable refugee women by removing barriers to their employment, by offering English instruction, socialization and specialized cultural orientation.
- Announcement
- July 22, 2016
10 countries at risk of climate disaster
The countries most vulnerable to climate change have contributed little to its cause.
- Article
- November 27, 2023
A teacher begins anew in NYC
Refugees and asylees often face difficulties in resuming their careers once resettled in the U.S. The IRC in NY is working with an extraordinary Special Immigrant Visa holder, Tamana, to rebuild her career in education.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
100 million people displaced around the world: what you need to know
There are now 100 million people displaced worldwide as a result of the Ukraine war and new waves of conflict and violence in other countries.
- Article
- September 1, 2022
Five innovative ways the IRC makes a difference
The IRC helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster, reaching those who need it most despite politics, hostilities or harsh climates.
- Article
- December 14, 2022
IRC response to 100 million people displaced globally
- Press Release
- May 23, 2022
Crisis Watch: Breaking news from the IRC
The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Read updates on the Ukraine crisis and from IRC teams around the globe.
- Article
- September 12, 2023
IRC in Silver Spring's 2020 Women's Empowerment Program begins
Women are able to improve English and progress towards employment and furthering their education through IRC's Women's Empowerment Program.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
How the Emergency Rescue Committee became the International Rescue Committee and where we are today
Netflix’s Transatlantic tells the story of how Varian Fry and the Emergency Rescue Committee helped thousands of refugees flee France during World War II. Read how the organization became the International Rescue Committee and how we’ve continued to support people facing conflict and crisis for the past 90 years. Through the years 1933 Varian Fry at his office in Marseilles in the spring of 1941.
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