Staff and students in the Youth Futures program at Clarkston High School and the IRC in Atlanta’s Connect 2 Success program attended Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, thanks to tickets generously gifted by the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for communities making #RefugeesWelcome. 

Naimat grew up in a small province in Afghanistan called Ghazni with his parents, three sisters, one brother, and his uncles. With the hope of pursuing higher education and starting his own business, Naimat came to the United States where he earned a Master’s degree in Accounting.

In collaboration with the Salt Lake City government, we have created a video that showcases the variety of languages spoken in Utah, sharing advice from their mothers. This annual observance by worldwide organizations such as the UN and UNESCO fosters understanding and inclusivity within communities.

On February 13, 2024, the IRC in Atlanta’s staff, clients and volunteers joined over 200 fellow advocates at the Georgia State Capitol for the eleventh annual New Americans Celebration (NAC).