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.

An eye-opening encounter at the dental office changed the course of her career. As a Senior Legal Representative with the IRC for 23 years, Nadeana has paved the way for many clients to become U.S. citizens.

Ritiek (Reh - teek), her mom, and her younger sister were one of the many families forced to flee Afghanistan in 1995. Four years later, they were welcomed in Tucson, Arizona in the summer of 1999. She and her family were the first Afghan refugees to be resettled in Tucson, Arizona. 

Nicole Sanchez began her internship in the summer of last year with the Intensive Case Management (ICM) program at the IRC in Phoenix. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), interns play an important role in offering support to our program teams and clients while advancing our mission.

Looking for a way to support refugee families and make a difference in their lives? You’re in the right place!

Spring 2021 internship opportunities

 Former IRC interns talk about how their experience working for the IRC shaped their career. 

As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis and issues faced by these clients, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Co-Sponsorship Program. 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City has multiple program offerings for refugees, asylum seekers, new Americans, and immigrants to enroll in. Learn more about the programs and services that might be right for you.

IRC in Silver Spring suspends volunteer and intern activities but continues regular operations.