2023 has been a turbulent year, and the IRC predicts humanitarian crises like Gaza and Sudan will worsen in 2024. But while the headlines worldwide may be dire, there are still many positive stories and uplifting moments from 2023 worth remembering.

The IRC in Atlanta is available to help advise which U.S. family reunification program clients are eligible for and assist in filing applications at no cost to the client. 

In such uncertain times, the San Diego community has shown its support for refugees through random acts of kindness.

Five years ago, Maria was a 26-year-old single mother of two living in Honduras. After fleeing for life and being granted asylum in the U.S., Maria received assistance from the IRC in Baltimore and was able to reunite with her two sons this year.

Sanctions are preventing critical humanitarian assistance from reaching the country, even as 4.3 million people are in need of aid.

Thank you to Fleishman Hillard for your support of our refugee families!