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A day in the life of Olga Mbongo, IRC caseworker
Olga Mbongo, a caseworker at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City, shares what brought her to the IRC and the surprises that come with her job.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Salt Lake City readies to welcome Afghan families
The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is rapidly responding to the humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold in Afghanistan by preparing to help Afghan families soon to arrive to Utah settle into their new home.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar has endured a protracted conflict that has displaced millions and accelerated the country’s growing humanitarian crisis. The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in Myanmar, providing vital, long-standing support.
- Country
Amid the tragedy, refugee kids laugh again
The International Rescue Committee has set up several safe healing and learning spaces in Greece where refugee children and youth can recover from trauma and build new friendships.
- Slideshow
- July 26, 2016
Chad strategy action plan
The International Rescue Committee’s new strategy for Chad illustrates its commitment to improving the health, economic wellbeing, and decision-making power of crisis-affected people in Chad.
- Resource
- June 14, 2016
In The New York Times: 6 stories of uncertainty, hope and triumph
Read stories from around the world of refugees assisted by The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund and the International Rescue Committee.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Immigrant-owned Business Spotlight: Yogi Elixir
Hetal Soni, originally from India, is the owner of Yogi Elixir ATL and one of over 2,300 entrepreneurs served by the International Rescue Committee’s Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP).
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Sponsor a Refugee
Before the Refugee Act of 1980, refugee resettlement in the U.S. was largely conducted privately or through community groups. The act standardized the process and today most refugees in the U.S. are primarily welcomed through resettlement agencies, such as the International Rescue Committee.
- Get Involved
In search of safety
The Norwegian Refugee Council and the International Rescue Committee issued a scathing report outlining the recent humanitarian failures in Fallujah, Iraq as a direct consequence of the military operation to retake the city.
- Report
- July 19, 2016
The IRC in Dallas is the Launch Pad for the Modelo Fighting Chance Project
The Modelo Fighting Chance Project Launches with the International Rescue Committee to Create Economic Opportunity for Those Fighting to Succeed. The partnership brings a new Financial Opportunity Center to Dallas and curriculum to 10 cities nationwide.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022