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How you can welcome Afghans in your community
Many of the International Rescue Committee’s over 20 offices across the United States are helping families arriving from Afghanistan.
- Article
- August 2, 2022
The refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East
This document provides details about the symptoms and root causes of the refugee crisis, sets out the IRC’s aspirations for our expanded response, and illustrates how the support of our generous and compassionate donors is being put to best use.
- Report
- October 12, 2015
Empowering Refugee Seniors
The IRC’s new Refugee Senior Program provides opportunities for refugee elders to make friends, share resources with one another, and explore the Seattle area together.
- Announcement
- July 12, 2017
Yasmin: Refugee. Community Volunteer. Refugee Advocate.
Twenty-one-year-old Yasmin Ara is a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar living in Cox’s Bazar, in Bangladesh, the world’s largest refugee camp. As a community volunteer for the International Rescue Committee, she goes door-to-door to raise awareness about protection from the coronavirus. “Rohingya people help others as much as possible,” she says. Learn more about the essential contributions of refugees like Yasmin—during COVID-19 and beyond.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Lending for Refugees: East Africa Financial Service Providers Learning and Insights Paper
The FSP Learning and Insights paper developed by the Re:Build Program in collaboration with Open Capital offers valuable insights and promising outcomes of a deep assessment of the financial inclusion of urban refugees in Nairobi and Kampala. In this evidence-based research, we found effective strategies to promote financial inclusion and empower refugees towards economic stability and ultimately self-reliance.
- Report
- June 14, 2023
Refugee Made Masks
Need a face mask? Support a refugee entrepreneur by ordering #RefugeeMadeMasks from them!
- Announcement
- December 3, 2021
Celebrating World Refugee Day
Celebrating World Refugee Day
- Announcement
- June 27, 2023
Painting a picture of hope: artist and refugee Marc Chagall
Artist Marc Chagall is known for his poetic, colorful paintings. He was also a refugee.
- Article
- June 17, 2019
An unexpected way to help refugee women overcome risks in their daily lives
Learn how an interactive comic book the International Rescue Committee created for Syrian women in Lebanon helps them navigate the challenges of life as a refugee and make informed decisions that can help them stay safe.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC Silver Spring + Sunset Run for Refugees celebrate World Refugee Day
This year, the IRC in Silver Spring was proud to be a partner of the Sunset Run for Refugees. This special event took place on World Refugee Day, Thursday, June 20 and brought together runners, walkers, and the greater community of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas to celebrate refugees. This free 5k run or 2 mile walk brought out over a thousand people despite the rain.
- Announcement
- June 21, 2019