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Two Venezuelan mothers' dreams for their children
Andrea and Cibel are Venezuelan mothers in Colombia who sacrificed everything to give their children a better life. Watch to hear more about their story and how the IRC works to help realize mothers' dreams.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Celebrating mothers in our community
Right now, more than ever, it feels as if everyone in the world could use a hug from their mother, grandmother, or someone else who feels like a mother to them. This Mother’s Day we got the chance to celebrate these women who mean so much to us all, including the many refugee mothers who inspire us daily.
- Announcement
- May 12, 2020
Honoring Mothers around the World
A story about Mother's Day around the world featuring Simret Kahsai
- Announcement
- May 12, 2023
'Someone looking out for me': a Venezuelan mother’s story
As worsening insecurity, violence and hunger grip Venezuela, a mother who made a painful choice finds hope across the border in Colombia.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Refugee, mother, baker: Meet Taghreed
After fleeing violence in Iraq with her young family, Taghreed had trouble coping with life as a refugee. "Do something you love," suggested her mother. So Taghreed started baking, finding comfort in the familiar scents of spices from home. The IRC helped her begin a baking career, and now she works at a popular pastry shop near where she lives in Seattle. Her son Yousif says he's proud of his courageous mom.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Separated for Decades, Mothers Reunited with their Children
In honor of Mother's Day, we share the story of two mothers reunited with their children after decades apart thanks to the Central American Minors program and the help of the IRC.
- Announcement
- May 3, 2017
Asha's first Mother's Day
Asha is the mother of three young girls and this year she celebrates her first Mother’s Day in the United States. Many refugee parents, like Asha, have overcome extraordinary circumstances to give their children something we all strive for: the opportunity to live a healthy life, free from harm.
- Announcement
- May 11, 2017
Fighting for their daughters: Syrian mothers open a school
Syrian mothers at Arbat camp in Iraq wouldn’t sit by as their daughters lost an education. Instead, they took action.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Mother’s Day Reunion After 18 Years Apart
On April 12th, Alejandra arrived in Texas, 18 years after her mother first said goodbye in El Salvador.
- Announcement
- May 11, 2017
Refugee mother’s dream comes true
With the help of the International Rescue Committee’s dedicated staff in Baltimore, a refugee mother from Myanmar reunites with her son after spending 10 years apart. This was the Mother’s Day gift she had been dreaming of for a decade. Watch the moment when they finally meet again.
- Video
- April 13, 2022