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International Rescue Committee: responding to crisis for 90 years
Since 1933, the IRC has been at the forefront of providing not only aid, but innovative solutions. We initiated a daring operation to help refugees escape the Nazi regime. We helped change how America welcomes refugees. We launched the largest early childhood intervention in the history of humanitarian response. And we’ve met each one of these challenges with unwavering determination.
- Video
- October 6, 2023
Welcoming Our Afghan Allies to Georgia
On Wednesday, September 29, the IRC in Atlanta’s Executive Director, Justin Howell, hosted a webinar briefing with our partners—Alpa Amin, Executive Director of Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN); Marjan Nadir, Economic Empowerment Manager at Refugee Women’s Network (RWN); and Chris Purdy, Director of Veterans for American Ideals and Outreach at Human Rights First—to discuss our work and how the community can help us welcome and support new Afghan arrivals in Georgia and continue our more than 40-year history of welcoming refugees to our state.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
IRC encourages independence through Financial Capabilities
Under the umbrella of International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City’s economic well-being services, the Financial Capabilities program serves refugees and new Americans through one-on-one financial coaching, classes and workshops, and access to resources to become financially independent.
- Announcement
- May 30, 2023
The cost of living: COVID-19 humanitarian cash transfers to prevent hunger and hardship
The IRC finds conflict-affected countries need $1.7B to limit potential hunger brought on by COVID-19, $760M needed in high refugee-hosting developing countries.
- Report
- June 17, 2020
Angelina Jolie’s visit to Pakistan shines spotlight on severe flooding, climate change
The humanitarian visited devastated communities to speak with residents who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods.
- Article
- October 5, 2022
The hands that make a home
Meet Shakira, Julia, Nelson, Jamila, Suzan and Bijou—six entrepreneurs who are rebuilding their lives in Uganda, a country that hosts more than 1.2 million refugees.
- Article
- July 21, 2022
Inspired by employees, local business donates face masks to newcomers
Misty Mountain Manufacturing has long-partnered with the IRC in Seattle's economic empowerment program, hiring many employees from refugee communities over the past 10 years. Now they're helping newcomers in a new way: donating face masks!
- Announcement
- July 21, 2020
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
IRC works to ensure new American voices are heard
Civic engagement and voter registration education is a strategic priority of the IRC in Salt Lake City. Helping refugees and new Americans to gain, maintain, and expand their voice within the community is central to the IRC’s global Strategy100. Hear from some of our staff about what is new with civic engagement and advocacy.
- Announcement
- October 28, 2022
Meet Isabella, who provides families with fresh produce during COVID-19
Families in the Dallas area, including refugees, are relying on produce IRC New Roots coordinator Isabella Chamberlain harvests from the IRC's New Roots gardens every week. The gardens were created as a way for newly arrived refugees to settle into their new communities, earn an income from what they grow, and enjoy more fresh produce at home. But now Isabella is working alone, for safety.
- Video
- June 27, 2022