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IRC Voice Piper Perabo visits asylum seekers in Phoenix, Arizona; calls for the U.S. Government to support vulnerable families
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Meet Avanti, a VITA support volunteer
Avanti committed her time as a volunteer supporting tax return submissions for refugee and new American families earlier this year. She reflects on her experience providing this important service during her three-month commitment.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Refugee Hafeza’s delicious Afghan Bolani recipe
Earlier this year the IRC in Greece hosted cooking workshops for refugee and local women living on the Greek island of Lesbos. Some of the women who took part talked to us about their experience and shared the recipe of the dish they shared with the group. Hafeza shares her recipe for Afghan Bolani.
- Article
- October 26, 2022
NJ RYSA: Bringing C.A.R.E back to learning
The IRC in NJ was so excited for the Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA) program to return in-person. This year's RYSA summer program ran for three weeks, with nearly 100 registered newcomers entering Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Announcement
- September 1, 2022
The IRC shares our 2023 GEDI Annual Report
- Statement
- April 12, 2024
Ahead of World Refugee Day International Rescue Committee ambassadors, Rami Malek and Indira Varma Visit Exhibition Telling the Stories of Refugees on the Frontline of the Climate Crisis.
- Press Release
- June 17, 2024
A family broken after the promise of refuge
This Iranian refugee family was approved for resettlement in Seattle on June 12, 2017, but because of the United States travel ban, the family's flights were canceled three times. While two family members were able to resettle to the U.S. this year with the support of the International Rescue Committee, the rest of their relatives remain in Turkey where they will restart the painstaking resettlement process from scratch.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
What to Watch at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
The 21st Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Feb 16 - Feb 25) brings fascinating stories to Missoula every year! For individuals looking to learn more about the refugee experience, global conflict, and immigration in the United States, there are many beautiful films to choose from. Here is a list of recommendations from the IRC in Missoula!
- Announcement
- February 1, 2024
Client success story: Line
Until last year, Line had spent almost her entire life in a refugee camp.
- Announcement
- June 25, 2016
Fresh produce & generosity blossom at St. James
The IRC in Seattle's newest community garden at St. James Episcopal Church is blossoming - and community members are finding ways to share the bounty with those in need.
- Announcement
- July 21, 2020