The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City maintains robust opportunities for local and national organizations to engage meaningfully in our local work and support the efforts of refugee, asylee, and new American families to positively integrate into our community.

The IRC in Salt Lake City is committed to supporting newly arrived refugees on their journey from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide refugees with the basics they will need to start rebuilding their lives here in the U.S. with support from our community!

The IRC in Salt Lake City offers several group volunteer opportunities ranging from group work days at our New Roots farm or garden sites, helping out at the Goat Ranch, cleaning up Spice Kitchen and more. Gather your colleagues, friends, family or church group and get involved!

This client spotlight features Bamwanza, a gay Ugandan, who fled his home due to severe persecution under the Anti-Homosexuality bill. After enduring violence, imprisonment, and torture, he sought refuge in Kenya. Despite ongoing discrimination, his resilience led him to resettle in Denver with the IRC's help. Now, he aims to pursue a career in medicine.

Murtaza Mohammad Hossain, a refugee from Afghanistan, overcame numerous challenges with the help of the IRC's Matching Grant program, eventually securing a job and a donated car that transformed his family's life in the USA. His journey highlights the importance of support systems in achieving self-sufficiency and the profound impact of community assistance.

By organizing a Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraiser, you are helping spread awareness about refugees living in Utah while providing critical funding that will support our newest neighbors as they work hard to build a new life in our community.

The International Rescue Committee is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide high-quality legal assistance at a low cost to all immigrants.

The IRC in Tucson is committed to bringing our refugee clients from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide necessities such as clothing and household items which are needed to start rebuilding their lives here.

Discover the creativity of one our IRC youth through his photography.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Keep reading to build a more accurate understanding of human trafficking.