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A Somali mother’s journey to access lifesaving care for her son
Families in Somalia are facing theCOVID-19 pandemic, conflict and hunger.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
What happens to children who are separated from their parents?
Children who have been separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border as the result of a “zero-tolerance” immigration policy are at risk of toxic stress, which can have short- and long-term effects on their health, behavior and ability to learn. Here's what can be done to help.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
An unexpected friend in America
A Congolese refugee, Kazingufu Rananzani admits that he never expected an American wanting to help him and his family start over and rebuild a new life in Baltimore. Their story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Honduras
A growing humanitarian crisis in Northern Central America continues to force thousands of people to displace in search for safety every year. Violence in Honduras is at levels akin to war zones. The International Rescue Committee serves individuals and families who are at risk of violence and displacement in Honduras with programming to satisfy their most urgent needs as well as working with communities and families to mitigate and prevent violence.
- Country
From human trafficking survivor to national security adviser
Kidnapped by traffickers in Honduras at age 14, Suamhirs survived the ordeal only to find himself held captive by U.S. immigration authorities. Now a U.S. citizen working with the IRC, Suamhirs tells his harrowing story—in order, as he says, “to inspire you to help.”
- Article
- June 27, 2022
A nurse practitioner and refugee explains why she gives back
After her family fled war in Liberia and was resettled in Oakland, California by the IRC, Torbertha Torbor became a nurse practitioner in the hopes of giving back to her community. She's now on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Could you imagine being a refugee in the winter?
Imagine being a refugee in a tented settlement during a winter storm. This is the reality for thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Donate monthly to support our work.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
An Afghan chef in Virginia helps refugees feel at home
Chef Noori fled Afghanistan with his family in 2015. Today, with the help of the International Rescue Committee, he is greeting Afghans arriving to the U.S. with meals to make them feel at home.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Central Valley refugees revel in springtime splendor
Two Syrian refugee families from Turlock and two Afghan families from Modesto took time to get family portraits in their new home. Gazing at his family posing in an almond orchard, Adnan Alnabosi from Syria said, “I’m so happy to be in a safe place.”
- Announcement
- April 16, 2018
Christine Shevchenko: Prima Ballerina, Courageous Refugee
Christine Shevchenko, a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre, describes how the courage her family showed when fleeing her native Ukraine impacts her life and career today.
- Video
- April 13, 2022