When Robert Sebatware met Dave Kurz, he and his wife had just arrived in the U.S. as refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Robert hoped his new friend, an IRC staff member, could mentor him in the ways of America. Years later, Robert is the one helping newcomers to America and the two men and their families have developed a bond that goes beyond friendship.

The International Rescue Committee has partnered with World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, to provide food for communities in New York City hit hard by the coronavirus.

Ariana Menjivar, an Anti-Trafficking Caseworker at the IRC in Silver Spring speaks about advocating for survivors of human trafficking.

The staff and clients of the IRC in Wichita would like to invite our community to attend our first Fall Festival.

The IRC created and is piloting an innovative costing tool. The Systematic Cost Analysis (SCAN) tool will simplify the process of conducting cost analyses for country- based and technical staff, ultimately facilitating program decision-making processes to achieve greater reach and impact for crisis-affected populations.

The IRC’s Direct Service Team works closely with clients when they arrive in Wichita and provide clients with case management, extended case management and employment services. We wanted to give you a chance to meet our team and learn a little more about them.

It is with great pleasure that I share with you the news that IRC has welcomed Sarah Terlouw as the new executive director of the IRC Northern California offices. Sarah is not new to the IRC family. She most recently served as the country director for the IRC operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), consisting of 6 offices and a team of more than 700 staff across the country.

IRC staff asked survivors of torture the following: "How has the identity of a survivor of torture shaped your life?" "How do you find hope?" "What do you want the world to know about torture?" These are their answers, in their own words.

Patinkin and Grody recently sat down with two IRC staff members in Elizabeth, NJ, to learn more about their experiences and how the IRC helps refugees resettle in the U.S.