Sania, a young Afghan refugee, is rebuilding her life and career as a computer programmer in the United States with support from the International Rescue Committee.

Meet Nawras, a Syrian 10 year old in Jordan whose name means “seagull” and whose best friend is a rooster.

The IRC in NJ held its 7th annual Refugee Youth Summer Academy this year. The 3-week summer academy was held at Kean University, with over 100 newly arrived students in attendance!

This report sheds light on the condition of women and girls inside Syria and those who have fled the conflict for safety in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq.

As you gather together with family and friends to celebrate this holiday season, take the opportunity to share important facts about resettlement and asylum.

In-person English Classes at the IRC in NY

On June 22nd, 2023 the IRC in Boise hosted an Open House for local community members to get to know the structure of the IRC in Boise better. With over 80 guests, people could meet members of each team and learn about the specific projects each department works on. The IRC in Boise is grateful for everyone who came out, and looks forward to continuous connections!

RYSA, now the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA), welcomes dozens of Peer Mentors as key team members each year. Alice, a Peer Mentor for RYSA 2020 - a virtual and unusual year - offers her reflections below. Inspired? Volunteer with NYSA 2021

This December, the IRC in Silver Spring took 24 refugee high school students on a field trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.