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This week is Refugee Week and World Refugee Day - a time to celebrate the resilience and courage of people seeking safety. Hear from Iryna from Ukraine, Masoma from Afghanistan and Yunus on the challenges they faced after they arrived in the UK, and how they are rebuilding their lives. Join us in calling for more support for refugees in the UK to help them reach their potential and enrich their communities.
- Video
- June 20, 2024
“Whether you’re a refugee or a citizen, all of us have a dream.”
What does it mean to run your own business? For someone rebuilding their life after a crisis, it can be a lifeline, providing independence, income and a chance to contribute to their community. But when it comes to making business dreams a reality, the first step is often the hardest to take. The IRC and Citi Foundation are working together to empower young entrepreneurs with the resources they need to get their businesses off the ground.
- Video
- October 26, 2023
Tanzania
The International Rescue Committee provides critical support to thousands of refugees living in Tanzania as a result of ongoing conflict in neighboring countries.
- Country
"Everyone should be protected." How Mohammad is using his career to help other refugees
Mohammad arrived in the UK two years ago with his wife. He completed the interpreting course level 3 funded by the IRC and was then recruited as an interpreting consultant for the team in Dari and Pashto.
- Article
- January 11, 2024
International Rescue Committee launches programme preparing refugees for work and life in South West England.
- Press Release
- September 18, 2023
'Bridgerton' Star Adjoa Andoh meets refugees and asylum seekers in Italy
"To see the humanity in each other is the most powerful thing that we can do”Adjoa Andoh, an IRC high-profile supporter and acclaimed actress best known for her roles in Bridgerton, Invictus, and Doctor Who, took part in IRC’s emergency activities in local transit points and dormitories, visited women and girls’ safe spaces and had heartfelt conversations with people who had undertaken dangerous journeys to reach Europe, listening to their experi
- Video
- September 6, 2024
Why can't refugees and asylum seekers travel freely to safety? Understanding the power of passports
UK citizens may often take for granted the ease with which they can travel to many countries around the world.
- Article
- October 31, 2024
Germany
The International Rescue Committee is supporting government and local nonprofit agencies in Germany as they assist more than 1 million people fleeing conflict. We're sharing our expertise in education for refugee children and youth, the special protection needs of women fleeing crisis, and ways to prepare refugees to join the workforce and contribute to their new communities.
- Country
IRC warns of escalating humanitarian needs in eastern Chad following massive influx of Sudanese refugees
- Press Release
- October 28, 2024
IRC UK Awarded New Funding to Help More Refugee Children Learn, Heal and Thrive
- Press Release
- March 15, 2024