The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is responsible to ensure refugee families have a place of their own to call home when they arrive to the United States.

In celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20th, the IRC in Silver Spring profiled four individuals who came to the U.S. as refugees and went on to make significant contributions to our society.

Refugee youth have the chance to visit employers and universities, and meet professionals in different fields through the Connect2Work program.

IRC and partners are continuing to make an impact for low income refugee families as they experience job loss, food insecurity and isolation.

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

Eight refugee and immigrant youth utilize their Spring Break to become job-ready for summer employment.

“When I was in Ethiopia, I couldn’t imagine a future for myself. Then we came here." Each year, the IRC in San Diego awards scholarships like Abdulfatah to refugee youth entering their first year of college or university.

From former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to rapper M.I.A., meet five refugee women who have made a mark on history.

The IRC in Phoenix is committed to bringing our refugee clients from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide them with necessities – such as clothing and household items – they will need to start rebuilding their lives here. To do this, the IRC relies on donated items from community partners that are passed into the hands of our clients free of charge either through our Resettlement Shop or as part of an initial apartment setup.