"I want to advocate for the people I work with so they have the opportunity to live with dignity and wellbeing. I want them to experience joy and safety. All the things we consider to be basic human rights.”

Increasing Accessibility to Mental Health Services at the IRC in NJ

The fastest growing GenR chapter in IRC history, GenR: LA is full of diverse and caring members with extraordinary backgrounds. In the past four months, we've grown from a group of eight people interested in learning more about the IRC to a group of 83 passionate professionals, working and living in the Los Angeles area. 

Looking back on 2020, and forward to a healthy, hopeful new year.

Peggy is a housing set-up volunteer who loves collecting things for the community

Through Airbnb.org, local community hosts are offering up their nightly rentals to refugees and Afghan evacuees free of charge, ensuring a safe place to call home until permanent housing is secured.

We are excited to welcome David Oliver, our new deputy director! David brings leadership and expertise in program design from his tenure at the IRC in Atlanta. David's commitment to serving the community and his deep understanding of client-centered programs will enable us to continue our growth in supporting our resilient clients as they seek to heal and rebuild their lives.

The IRC's maternal & child health program works to ensure families with young children have access to the resources they need to be successful in Utah. Learn more from Jonessa White, health promotion specialist, as she provides an in-depth look into the program.

Each year, more than 700,000 people become American citizens. Here’s how the process works.

Opera singer Danielle de Niese visits IRC child protection programs in Tanzania.