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A passion for numbers leads to start of a new business
Naimat grew up in a small province in Afghanistan called Ghazni with his parents, three sisters, one brother, and his uncles. With the hope of pursuing higher education and starting his own business, Naimat came to the United States where he earned a Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Bay Area Group Uses Crowdrise to Help Welcome Refugees for the Holidays
The IRC in Northern California is excited to share our new Crowdrise page, which will allow community members to better fundraise for local resettlement.
- Announcement
- July 5, 2022
10 Ways to Help Refugees & Immigrants in Dallas
Dallas has a long history of welcoming the most vulnerable people to rebuild their lives in Texas. Let us live up to that tradition and meet all our neighbors with kindness and compassion. Here are some ways you can take action today!
- Announcement
- February 27, 2019
In this together
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.
- Announcement
- November 20, 2023
10 ways to help refugee & immigrant communities in Washington
It takes all of us working together to create a welcoming community for newcomers. Here are ten ways to take action today!
- Announcement
- October 19, 2022
Eagle Scout collects 1,700 pounds of food for local families
After learning about the IRC, Eagle Scout Ethan was inspired to help newcomers in his community. With the help of family, friends, and his Eagle Scout troop, Ethan collected more than 1,700 pounds of food. What a wonderful example of making #RefugeesWelcome!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Fulfilling dreams through education
Originally from Burundi, Vital was one of thousands of Burundians forced to flee in 1972. At 19 years old, he lived in a temporary center that hosted refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. He spent ten years in the DRC and continued his education despite the challenging circumstances.
- Announcement
- December 11, 2023
The Refugee Crisis - Global Challenges, Local Solutions
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Dallas invites you to join us for a critical presentation, co-sponsored by SMU Embrey Human Rights Program, on the current refugee crisis and what the United States can do in response to the global crisis at home and abroad.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
David Miliband: The refugee crisis is a test of our character
Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. That's 24 people every minute. It's not just a crisis; it's a test of who we are and what we stand for, says David Miliband — and each of us has a personal responsibility to help solve it. In this TED talk, Miliband gives us specific, tangible ways to help refugees and turn empathy and altruism into action.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Refugee.Info Hub: Providing vital information to refugees
Global displacement is at an all-time high, and refugees from Syria, Somalia, Afghanistan, and other countries affected by conflict and violence are seeking sanctuary throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, Europe and other parts of the world. Watch to learn more about how Google, the International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps are partnering to provide more than 800,000 refugees access to the Internet, vital information and educational
- Video
- June 27, 2022