Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, IRC clients John, Beata, Furaha and Dezir were recently hired by a local textile manufacturer that has switched gears to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for local emergency services departments and front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now in their third week on the job, these resilient new Americans are grateful for the opportunity to work and give back to the community that welcomed them.

On February 4, the IRC in Tallahassee’s staff, refugee clients and volunteers joined fellow advocates from the Florida Immigrant Coalition and We Are All America at the Florida State Capitol for the state’s first ever Refugee Advocacy Day.

The IRC in Salt Lake City’s education program and Cotopaxi collaborated to bring a day of adventure to young refugee women in Salt Lake City.

Representatives from the IRC in Charlottesville attend the UN Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.

When worlds collide, Joanne Stevenson, a family mentor volunteer, is there to help families adjust. And explain free candy.

Since January 2018 the IRC in Dallas has been on a journey to create a space for refugee youth to share their thoughts, experiences, and interests.

On Saturday, June 19 the IRC in Tallahassee celebrated World Refugee Day. The IRC hosted a live virtual panel discussion with community partners, refugee families and the Tallahassee community at-large. In addition, the IRC hosted a family day at Tom Brown Park. The events highlighted the contributions of the refugee community across Big Bend communities.

After gardening for two years with support from the IRC’s New Roots program, Qilan begins to dream of the future.

Refugees and new American farmers participating in New Roots work hard through the summer growing season to support their families and provide fresh produce at an affordable rate for the communities they live in.

The East African refugee communities committed to the Goat Project since its inception have assumed ownership of the ranch under the newly created nonprofit, Utah Refugee Goats.