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Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC and World Central Kitchen feed thousands during COVID-19
Staffed by refugees, the nonprofits’ distribution centers provide meals to families in need i communities hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Article
- June 30, 2020
IRC in Salt Lake City responds to COVID-19
Learn more about the IRC in Salt Lake City's response to COVID-19 in Utah, our efforts to ensure refugee families continue to receive the critical services they need, and ways you can help refugees in our community over the coming weeks and months.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Generosity and creativity abound, volunteers sew masks for newcomers
IRC's amazing community of supporters have sewn and donated more than 500 masks for newcomer families. Learn more about the efforts of these creative volunteers and how you can join them in helping our newest neighbors impacted by COVID-19.
- Announcement
- May 26, 2020
How to help our Afghan neighbors in Utah
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate rapidly as instability increases. The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is working alongside communities and partners to support Afghans living in Utah and ensuring a warm welcome for those families soon to arrive in the coming weeks and months.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
How to donate to Seattle
Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.
- Announcement
- June 14, 2016
Trump Administration suspends refugee resettlement
The Trump Administration’s executive order suspending refugee resettlement is a step backward for America.
- Article
- August 12, 2025
IRC recognizes volunteers for their outstanding support
The IRC in Wichita is currently supported by a team of 55 active volunteers. Volunteers currently provide IRC staff assistance with case management, employment, Cultural Orientation (CO), Job Readiness Training (JRT), teaching ESL, youth and family mentoring and immigration services.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
‘I escaped ISIS’: A mother’s two years and one long night of terror
An Iraqi mother from a village just north of Mosul describes how her family managed to survive under harsh ISIS rule, and how they were finally able to escape.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Advocate from Tukwila calls on Congress to stand for welcome
Once a refugee himself, Yasir is proud to stand up for the rights of other refugee and immigrant families in his community. He shares about his recent experience travelling from Washington State to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022