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.

During these unprecedented times, Florida communities, stretching from Tallahassee to Miami, continue supporting refugees, survivors of human trafficking and immigrant youth. It takes all of us—volunteers, clients, donors, employees and community partners—to maintain our 60-year legacy of welcoming and uplifting the voices of our resilient clients.

Less than six years after arriving to the United States from Somalia, Rahmo Bare is the 2019 Dallas Mayor's Intern at the IRC.