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Hi, I’m Yousif from Iraq and I want you to meet my super mom
For as long as he can remember, 10-year-old Yousif has shared a passion for baking with his mother. The two are a dynamic duo in the kitchen, making traditional Iraqi dishes and sweets to help them savor memories of their homeland.
- Article
- March 29, 2023
A Ukrainian mother strives for normalcy during a time of war
Determined to stay in Ukraine, Tetiana found shelter in an EU and IRC supported shelter with her daughters.
- Article
- September 1, 2023
“I find their words motivating”
Volunteering at an IRC-run clinic in Jordan has given this Syrian mother hope to aspire for a better future.
- Slideshow
- September 26, 2022
Mandy Patinkin meets a refugee who works to prevent violence against women in Uganda
Meet Lilian Dawa, a South Sudanese refugee, and mother, who works with the International Rescue Committee to prevent violence against women and girls in Uganda's sprawling Bidi Bidi refugee camp. Watch Lilian’s powerful encounter with IRC ambassador and actor Mandy Patinkin. Update September 15, 2020: Join Lilian Dawa, IRC president David Miliband, and former U.S.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Exploring Abilene!
The IRC in Abilene and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) partner up for a day at the Abilene Zoo.
- Announcement
- June 24, 2016
Healing herself by helping others
Volunteering at an IRC-run clinic in Jordan has given this Syrian mother hope to aspire for a better future.
- Article
- September 26, 2022
Celebrating Linguistic Diversity in Salt Lake City
In collaboration with the Salt Lake City government, we have created a video that showcases the variety of languages spoken in Utah, sharing advice from their mothers. This annual observance by worldwide organizations such as the UN and UNESCO fosters understanding and inclusivity within communities.
- Announcement
- February 28, 2024
Education: My Escape, My Future
After being reunited with her mother in Dallas in 2013, Rahmo Bare was determined to write her own story. In 2019, she joined the IRC in Dallas as the Dallas Mayor's Intern Fellow.
- Announcement
- August 21, 2019
Better Together Family Program
Last year, the IRC in Seattle launched the Better Together Family Program to support refugee mothers of young children who are new to the Seattle area. Program participants recently went on a fun, educational, and quintessentially Seattle outing to the Pacific Science Center – complete with a ride on the monorail! Learn more about this exciting new program.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC reunites Maria with her two sons
Five years ago, Maria was a 26-year-old single mother of two living in Honduras. After fleeing for life and being granted asylum in the U.S., Maria received assistance from the IRC in Baltimore and was able to reunite with her two sons this year.
- Announcement
- October 5, 2019