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Ritiek (Reh - teek), her mom, and her younger sister were one of the many families forced to flee Afghanistan in 1995. Four years later, they were welcomed in Tucson, Arizona in the summer of 1999. She and her family were the first Afghan refugees to be resettled in Tucson, Arizona.
- Announcement
- November 20, 2023
Spice Kitchen's chef Abudu hosts fundraiser Yemeni children
Chef Abudu, owner and operator of Kafe Mamai, organized food trucks around the city raising over $3,000 to support children in Yemen.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Reporting Impersonation of the IRC, its Offices or Employees
We at the International Rescue Committee are cognizant of bad actors who claim to represent us with the intent to deceive our partners, our donors, our clients, and the public at large. Such acts, like any other form of fraud, involve deception and a false sense of urgency to encourage victims to respond.
Learning Hubs create safe space for refugee students
Learning Hubs have provided a supportive environment for refugee students with beginners English to find one-on-one time with educators and continue to maintain progress academically during the school year.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
In anticipation of one of the harshest winters in memory, millions of Syrians living in the northwest need vital life-line to remain open, the IRC warns
- Press Release
- December 22, 2022
Syria: Deepening economic crisis compounds conflict misery, as Syria crisis enters its fourteenth year and humanitarian needs reach unprecedented levels, warns the IRC
- Press Release
- March 14, 2024
Immunization at the International Rescue Committee
The IRC is committed to bringing life-saving immunization to children in the most challenging and hard-to reach areas. We work in 18 fragile, crisis-affected countries to ensure that caregivers and infants can access immunizations.
- Resource
- October 10, 2016
Farah becomes a U.S. citizen
In July, Farah Hammodi, health promotion coordinator at the IRC in Salt Lake City, became a U.S. citizen. Recently, she shared her experience working through the process.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Refugees and resettlement
Who are refugees and displaced persons? They are men, women and children fleeing war, persecution and political upheaval. They are uprooted with little warning, enduring great hardship during their flight. They become refugees when they cross borders and seek safety in another country.
- FAQ
Housing volunteers impact in refugee lives
For Volunteer Appreciation Month, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City shares the impact of Housing Support Volunteers who ensure a home is ready for newly arriving refugee families.
- Announcement
- April 29, 2022