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Citizenship Giveback: IRC volunteers go above and beyond
In honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day (Sep 17) our incredible friends at Citizenship Giveback came out to the IRC in Atlanta office to present their first donation of book proceeds—an incredible $1,000—to support the IRC in Atlanta’s Adult Education programs.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Intern Spotlight: Alphaeus Hanson’s commitment to service
Alphaeus reflects on how he supports refugees to get their first job in the U.S.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Workplace giving
Giving has never been easier; no matter where you live or work, you can support the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC provides critical services and support to refugees and the communities hosting them around the world. We ensure that those whose lives have been disrupted by the chaos of war, conflict, and natural disasters have access to food, water, and shelter as well as education and health care.
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Girl Rising Unites with International Rescue Committee, Citi, HP and Amplifier to Launch Film Campaign to Raise Awareness and Support for Refugee Girls
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Camp Out Resources
Resources for families to explore and learn more about how to support refugees in Virginia. Join IRC in Charlottesville and Richmond for a camping event in support of refugee families.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Some of the boys rescued from a Thai cave are 'stateless.' What does that mean?
The world is celebrating the extraordinary rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team from a flooded cave network in the Mai Sai district of Thailand, but the incident has also shined a spotlight on a humanitarian crisis on the Thailand-Myanmar border that has been overlooked since the start of military rule in Myanmar in the 1960s.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
The IRC in Silver Spring and the 2400 Miles Foundation
The 2400 Miles Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the international refugee crisis and supporting organizations like the IRC in Silver Spring. In the summer of 2018, the organization will participate in the Great Pacific Race, rowing from California to Hawaii in order to raise awareness of the refugee crisis.
- Announcement
- July 6, 2022
The Welcome Corps Celebrates First Year of New Service Opportunity for Americans to Privately Sponsor Refugees
- Press Release
- January 19, 2024
What do people trapped in Ukrainian cities need?
While more than 4 million refugees have already fled Ukraine, millions more people remain trapped and in need of aid with their cities under attack. How to help.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
The true story behind Transatlantic and the IRC
Netflix’s Transatlantic is based on a historical fiction book that tells the story of Varian Fry and his team’s work evacuating refugees from Vichy France during World War II. Their legacy is a central part of the IRC’s foundation. Find out more about our origin story and the inspiration behind Transatlantic here.
- Article
- February 28, 2024