In this Rescue Facts, IRC humanitarian Tracy Reines shares how cutting refugee resettlement will cost the United States in the long run. The Trump Administration’s own report showed that, over a decade, refugees generated over $63 billion more in revenue for federal, state and local governments than the U.S. actually spent on welcoming them. Learn how you can help.

"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.”

The IRC is a global leader in transforming the lives of women and girls, and our Gender Equality Unit is dedicated to ensuring that all of our program outcomes are achieved equally by men and women, boys and girls, in the communities that we work.

The IRC will help thousands of refugees in the coming year, most of whom fled violence in Afghanistan. Refugees have a proven attitude of perseverance and determination. Most have a strong desire to create healthy homes and prosperous futures. Refugees are culturally diverse and responsible community members who are eager to establish themselves in and contribute to American society. You can help your community by renting your property to these newcomers as they rebuild their lives.

This World Refugee Day, discover TRISHES' new collaboration with the International Rescue Committee and refugee musicians from around the world.

International Rescue Committee president, David Miliband, witnesses first­hand the refugee crisis on the Greek island of Lesbos where up to 3,000 refugees are arriving daily. “Lesbos is the eye of the storm for the European refugee crisis,” he said. “And the IRC is the leading aid agency  providing the most basic welcome.”