Kudus Weldetensae shares his story of fleeing Eritrea through the desert - abandoned, scared, and only ten-years-old.

Kidnapped by traffickers in Honduras at age 14, Suamhirs survived the ordeal only to find himself held captive by U.S. immigration authorities. Now a U.S. citizen working with the IRC, Suamhirs tells his harrowing story—in order, as he says, “to inspire you to help.”

Leaving her husband and home in Ukraine, Khrystyna fled to Athens, Greece with her children to rebuild a new life for her family outside of conflict and war.

Learn how the IRC and Sesame Workshop's partnership has provided early childhood development services for over 1 million children across the region.

Meet some of the inspiring women contributing to the IRC in Northern California, from our volunteers and staff to the resilient newcomers we welcome.

Volunteers help provide support for refugees resettling in Wichita.

Help #WomenThrive in San Jose

With the IRC’s support, Nour, a Syrian refugee living in Jordan, was able to envision her future as a lawyer. Photographer Meredith Hutchison shares her story.

The journey of Tonny Muyaba from fleeing Uganda to U.S. citizenship

From scouting in Burundi to IRC interpreter in Wichita, Blaise shares his incredible experiences and journey.