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IRC partners with the IKEA Foundation to build opportunities
The IRC and the IKEA Foundation are developing livelihood opportunities for refugees and vulnerable people in the communities that host them.
- Topic
Solicitantes de asilo en México requieren apoyo para integrarse al mercado laboral y reconstruir sus vidas, IRC y Citi Foundation responden con proyecto
- Press Release
- December 7, 2022
Meet Lorayne: Building a new life and new business in Mexico
Lorayne and her wife started their own business in Mexico City with support from the Resilient Futures program, a partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Citi Foundation. Read Lorayne's story.
- Article
- January 31, 2023
IRC incorporates a holistic approach to health
With generous support from the Cambia Health Foundation, the IRC in Salt Lake City has been able to develop health and wellbeing programming focused on holistic health outcomes with special attention on broader social determinants of health.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Meet Ala’a: The Lebanese businesswoman continuing her family’s legacy
"What I have managed to do has brought life back to our family.” Ala’a is the third generation in her family to own a vegetable shop in Lebanon, but economic challenges made it difficult for business. With support from The IRC and Citi Foundation, Ala’a is running a successful business and can support her family.
- Video
- August 3, 2023
Meet Khrystyna: Yoga teacher. Mother. Businesswoman
“When the body, mind and soul are in balance, then a person is happy.” After leaving her home and husband in Ukraine due to war, yoga has helped Khrystyna stay calm during uncertain times. The IRC and Citi Foundation support Khrystyna in her business teaching yoga, as she helps others use it to find happiness. Learn more about Khrystyna's story.
- Video
- September 29, 2023
Meet Hamida: A photographer and Syrian refugee, capturing moments in Jordan
"I feel that I and the camera are inseparable. Wherever I go, it must be." Ten years ago, Hamida was forced to start her life again after her family left Syria due to conflict.
- Video
- July 17, 2024
Community Sponsorship Team in Utah shares their welcome story
The community sponsorship program at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City launched in March 2022, building a robust foundation that resulted in the first sponsor team connection in November 2022.
- Announcement
- March 29, 2023
Catching up with the most passionate beekeeper in Jordan
“I want everyone to become beekeepers!” Five years ago Huthafia received a grant from the IRC and Citi Foundation's Resilient Futures program to turn his hobby of beekeeping into a business. Since then, Huthaifa has faced bee-killing pesticides and shared honey with King Charles III.
- Video
- July 17, 2024
Meet Alisa: Mother. Home stager. Business woman.
After fleeing the war in Ukraine for Greece with her family, Alisa wanted to find a purpose that helped her focus on the future. As a trained interior designer, she found home staging for holiday lets in Greece. And with support from the IRC and Citi Foundation, she’s enjoying her new business venture. “When I see the result before and after, I really get a lot of satisfaction because I am pleased with myself and the result.
- Video
- September 29, 2023