Rabia Afghan and her family arrived in the United States in April 2022 as part of “Operation Allies Welcome,” fleeing the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Initially welcomed by IRC staff member Bill Tuffin in Virginia, their paths crossed again in January 2023 when Bill, now an Employment Specialist at the IRC in Denver, was tasked with helping Rabia find employment. Despite language barriers and the challenges of resettlement, Rabia secured a job at a local hotel and, through determination and support from the IRC, was promoted within two years. Her story highlights the critical role of community support in helping refugees rebuild their lives and the ongoing challenges they face in their new homes.

Today, we spotlight a cornerstone of the IRC in Atlanta's programming, the Logistics team, whose work provides the foundation for helping our clients to become self-sufficient, thriving individuals within the Atlanta community.

On May 21st, the IRC in Silver Spring celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity.

On August 7th 2023, the Executive Leadership Team visited the IRC in Denver to learn about Denver's latest developments and celebrate the IRC's 90th Birthday together.

IRC in Silver Spring suspends volunteer and intern activities but continues regular operations.

The IRC LA recently hosted two Citizenship Workshops for refugees and immigrants in Los Angeles

At our Dnipro safe space, displaced women and their hosts take a break from the experiences of the war and recreate a sense of the community they’ve lost.