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Tefere Gebre’s American journey: from refugee camp to labor leader
Ethiopian refugee Tefere Gebre was just 15 years old when he arrived in the United States—starting over in a new world alone, without any family by his side. Over 30 years later, he is executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, the largest labor union in the world.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Intern spotlight: Setting up homes for refugees
Lauren Lehman speaks about her experience volunteering with the IRC as a logistics intern this summer, and about the great responsibility and privilege she feels in setting up apartments for newly arriving refugees and ensuring that they feel safe and welcome in their new homes.
- Announcement
- July 23, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Denison
Judy Denison has been volunteering with the IRC in Denver for many years, but she has supported refugees for much longer. She works to serve her community through collaborative, mutually-empowering relationships.
- Announcement
- November 13, 2024
Community Sponsorship is a New Opportunity to Welcome Refugees in Iowa
Learn how your group can support a new refugee family in Iowa through Co- Sponsorshp!
- Announcement
- February 23, 2023
New American Voices empowers former refugees
As part of the International Rescue Committee’s national Refugee Voices initiative, New American Voices in Salt Lake City encourages refugees and other New Americans to learn more about civic engagement, advocacy, and preparing for national events like the Census and the 2020 election.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Refugee Advocacy Days 2021
Denver constituents advocate for refugees with local elected officials
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Tom Greenleigh Volunteer Spotlight
Tom Greenleigh has been volunteering for the IRC in Salt Lake City office for 8 years. Working to support refugee and immigrant communities is in Tom’s blood: his ancestors worked to rescue and resettle refugees during World War II.
- Announcement
- April 23, 2024
The World War II refugee story that inspires this mom and son
When asked how her family story has shaped her, Juno Englander, whose father fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during the Second World War, answers without hesitation: "That one must never give up, that one must always see the positive." Today, Juno’s father’s spirit also inspires his grandson, film and television actor Lucas Englander. “He just tried as an individual to do his utmost to help people, or make a difference politically
- Video
- August 23, 2022
San Diego IRC Peacemakers raise awareness through stories
Refugee and immigrant youth share their stories through public speaking engagements, events, and now a semi-permanent display at the San Diego International Airport in partnership with High Tech High.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
A celebration of our outstanding volunteers
The IRC in Atlanta's volunteers are essential members of our community, as their work provides invaluable support to new Georgians seeking to rebuild their lives after surviving conflict and disaster.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024