Seeking asylum is a legal right for families and individuals fleeing from violence and persecution. However the asylum-seeking process can be difficult and lengthy, leaving them in prolonged vulnerabilities and uncertainties. The IRC in Phoenix has seen a large increase in asylum-seekers and asylees seeking services. In fiscal year 2018 alone, the IRC has served 49 asylees and 31 asylum seekers, primarily from Latin America and Africa.

Meet Deepak, the owner of two local restaurants and a former refugee.

Meet Bhanu, who was once a refugee from Bhutan and is now an american citizen and staff member at the IRC in Abilene.

Students from Tufts University assess Financial Integration for IRC in Dallas' clients.

As part of their civic engagement efforts, the IRC in NY Leaders In Training wrote an oped together about their refugee, asylee, and immigrant experiences.

Nine New Roots gardeners took photos to document the impacts the program has on their lives as part of a participatory action research method, PhotoVoice.

Within a year of arriving in Salt Lake City, Abdul Bari noticed a need in his school and took action: he started a robotics club focused on inclusion, where 90% of club members come from a refugee or immigrant background.

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, join us for the premiere of Brave Girl Rising, followed by a panel discussion featuring Nicky Smith, Executive Director of IRC Seattle, and Christina Lowery, CEO of Girl Rising. Get your tickets today!

Adult Education programs provide community and crucial language skills for refugees, asylees, and immigrants looking to advance in New York City.

New Roots participants answer the question “How has New Roots affected my life?” through their own photographs.