Thank you to the generous community members and groups who donated school supplies this summer and fall!

Ranna Jajju, owner of Threading by Ranna in Linda Vista, is a former refugee from Iraq, who resettled to San Diego back in 2009. Since then, she has opened up two businesses and most recently shined as a stellar example as a small business leadership and resilience during a global pandemic.

And what YOU can do about it

After facing initial challenges in school, Isabel joined the MYVA program and is now thriving and helping other refugee students to succeed.

The IRC in Dallas continues training clients for employment despite the pandemic. Take a look inside our Hospitality Link program.

Alphaeus reflects on how he supports refugees to get their first job in the U.S.

Learn a little more about one of our key programs in Oakland!

Three essential workers continue to support their families and build careers during the pandemic.

The IRC mentoring program helps refugee and asylee youth to stay connected and improve their English over the summer.

Two years ago, 29-year-old Eiman landed in Seattle from Afghanistan with her husband and two young sons. She began building a new home here in Washington and with help from the IRC’s Economic Empowerment Program, Eiman pursued a new career as a professional interpreter.