Single mum Zahra had to leave her dream job when she left Afghanistan. Now living in the UK, she hopes to become a journalist again and use her voice to speak for women's rights across the world.

Chadia arrived with her family in the UK six years ago after fleeing Syria. Today she's working as a dinner lady at a local school in her new home, Brighton.

28 years old Sahib* arrived in the UK with his family last year after fleeing Afghanistan in August. Since settling in the South East of the UK, Sahib* has been supported by the IRC’s integration programming. This month, Sahib*, his wife and their two daughters are celebrating Ramadan in the UK for the first time. He writes about his experience for the IRC.

As we mark a decade of conflict in Ukraine and two years since the war escalated, we share the inspiring stories of the Ukrainian families we have assisted. We reflect on their resilience and bravery as they build new communities, enroll their children in local schools and start brand new careers. 

Las year Sahib* was evacuated from Afghanistan with his family to the UK. One year on, he writes about his journey, how he was welcomed into the UK, and what he found here when he arrived.

Lorayne and her wife started their own business in Mexico City with support from the Resilient Futures program, a partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Citi Foundation. Read Lorayne's story.