Many of the students in Crawford High School's 2018 graduating class came to the US as refugees – meet some of the students who celebrated the completion of their high school careers

Learn about the IRC in Seattle’s new Gender Equity & Family Wellness initiative focused on improving gender equity across all IRC programs, as well as providing specialized support to women, their families, and LGBTQ refugees & immigrants.

Hear Annette's incredible story: Annette came to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Baltimore in May 2016 for assistance filling out the Application for Naturalization. She was aware that applicants for naturalization must pass a reading, writing and civics exam to become a U.S. citizen.

After obtaining a green card in 1989, IRC client Annette reflects on the feeling of finally being a U.S citizen.

Our team at the IRC in Kansas has been working hard to respond quickly to client needs, as everyone in the community is feeling the social, economic, and health impacts of COVID-19. While programming is currently not business-as-usual, we continue to serve refugee families and survivors of human trafficking remotely, many of whom need support from the IRC and neighbors more than ever. 

COVID-19 continues to shape the lives of refugees living in Salt Lake County, leading to a staff-wide effort to gather and deliver basic necessities to families in need.

The digital inclusion program at the IRC in Salt Lake City offers refugees the opportunity to learn how to use technology to their advantage while providing access to the Internet and devices.

Help newcomer youth get ready to start their school year by building and sharing back-to-school learning kits! The IRC is seeking learning kits for elementary and secondary school students, to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed as they return to school this fall. 

The IRC in Phoenix is partnering with the IRC in San Diego to bring the annual Refugee Film Festival to the Arizona community! We're bringing award-winning documentary film and engaging conversation to your home throughout the month of April through this virtual event. Films will be available to stream starting the Saturday before each live Q&A event, which will take place Wednesdays April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 6 pm.  Join us for a celebration of international film, with education on issues facing displaced people and inspiration to get involved. Funds raised through this event will support the work of the IRC in Phoenix. 

A Message from IRC Denver's Executive Director, Jennifer Wilson