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Yousef & Hawaa, farming from Darfur to Draper
Yousef grew up farming in Darfur. After he and his family were resettled in Salt Lake City, they began farming with New Roots, a program of the IRC in Salt Lake City.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Increased arrivals expected through September
Each year the IRC in San Diego resettles approximately 1,000 refugees with the majority coming from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia in recent years. By September 30, we expect as many as 500 individuals, mostly Syrian, to reach their new homes in San Diego.
- Announcement
- June 24, 2016
The "inner circle" - Providing refugee clients with trusted advisors when big decisions need to be made
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Denver is more than a provider of resettlement services for refugee clients. Sometimes, the IRC serves as an “inner circle” – a small group of trusted advisors when big decisions need to be made.
- Announcement
- February 22, 2024
Stories of Welcome: A refugee mother is embraced by her new community
Jacqueline Uwumeremyi fled from the Democratic Republic of Congo to South Africa because of violence. After facing constant xenophobia because of her refugee status, she and her five children were finally resettled in Boise, Idaho, in 2018. There she was warmly embraced by local church members and other neighbors, including her close friends Pastor Jenny Hirst and neighbor Chris Johnson.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
20 years of service
Borka Paponjak, the IRC in Seattle's resettlement and immigration program manager, recently celebrated 20 years of service with the IRC! During these years, she has welcomed and assisted thousands of refugees in the Seattle area.
- Announcement
- December 8, 2017
Spotlight - Judy Denison
The IRC Volunteer Who Is Credited with Obtaining Furniture and Household Items for Nearly Every Refugee Family Resettled in Colorado since 2020
- Announcement
- April 17, 2023
Success Story: From Refugee to Caseworker
Overcoming the obstacles of resettling in a new country and creating a life for herself, Feroza exemplifies all that can be achieved by refugees as they make Sacramento their home. She says, "Trust yourself and motivate yourself. If I can do it, so can you."
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
National Family Reunification Network Conference
In 2015, the IRC in NY began a new program to serve unaccompanied minors as part of a partnership with Heartland Alliance. Unaccompanied minors are undocumented children who have entered the United States without a parent or legal guardian and then enter the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Beginning a New Life in America, With Mentors by their Side
The New York Times covers a Congolese refugee family resettled by the IRC in Oakland and their mentor family in Oakland, California.
- Announcement
- January 18, 2017
New Roots in Salt Lake City
As an essential part of our broader resettlement efforts, the New Roots program enables refugees to celebrate their heritage and nourish themselves and their neighbors by planting strong roots—literally—in their new communities.
- Announcement
- July 11, 2023