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“I belong in America”
Growing up in exile, Mulu Bahre found his place in the world when he became an American citizen. He is now eager to give back to the country that accepted him and his family. Read his full story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
David Miliband: Join us in standing with refugees
David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), explains why it's important to become a monthly donor and stand with displaced families who are facing multiple emergencies — including the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Shut out hate, not refugees
Born to parents who fled violence in Congo, Patrick and George became the first of their family to attend college. They are working to counter negative rhetoric about refugees in the United States and inspire other refugees to pursue their dreams. Read their full story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Meet Kristine: a designer bringing something special to the everyday
Kristine left her home in Latvia with her family six years ago. Today, she lives with her husband and two children in Nuremberg, Germany and is proud to provide a better life for them through her small business.
- Video
- January 26, 2023
A Successful Women In Action Summer Cohort
The IRC in NJ continues to serve the Afghan community across all departments. Women in Action (WIA) is a career development program embedded in the IRC in NJ’s Refugee Career Pathways program. The goal of WIA is to help participants identify personal and career goals in a supportive environment, embrace an active role in building family economic self-sufficiency, and increase connections with a wider community.
- Announcement
- September 13, 2023
Donate a vehicle
Donate your unwanted car to help a family rebuilding their life in San Diego.
- Announcement
- October 22, 2018
At Home Together - Task 2 PE (English)
A worksheet for families to use to learn about PE (Physical Education) class at school.
- Resource
- January 28, 2025
Superman: hero and refugee
Superman is hero and a refugee. He was forced to flee from the dying planet Krypton to Earth, where he was adopted by a Kansas family. After learning strong moral values and discovering his superpowers, Superman stands up for the weak and vulnerable people of Earth.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
"System failure": The top crises of 2022
The IRC's annual Emergency Watchlist reveals the countries expected to face the worst humanitarian crises in 2022. Here is a glimpse into the top three countries at most risk. Where systems fail, the IRC steps in to help families survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Meet Alice: Entrepreneur, job creator, refugee
Alice is a South Sudanese refugee-turned-entrepreneur who runs a successful nut-roasting business in Uganda. Her family fled to Uganda after her village was attacked by militants. With the IRC' s support, Alice was able to kickstart her business. This is her story.
- Video
- June 27, 2022