An instructor at a non-profit that teaches skateboarding to children, Belqisa’s dreams of pro competition were put on hold when she had to escape Afghanistan. Now she’s seizing a chance for a new start.

Meet some of the inspiring women contributing to the IRC in Northern California, from our volunteers and staff to the resilient newcomers we welcome.

The New York Times covers a Congolese refugee family resettled by the IRC in Oakland and their mentor family in Oakland, California.

Each year, the IRC hosts a job fair to connect immigrants with employment opportunities at companies who want to provide jobs to refugees.

We’re celebrating brave women who won’t wait for change to happen for their families and communities.

The IRC interviews Hana and Richard who volunteered at the front desk in Silver Spring.

The IRC in Salt Lake City’s team of trained interpreters help families overcome challenges and access the services they need by breaking down language barriers.

Meet Keely Hawkins, an employment specialist at the IRC

Local refugee youth will attend UC Santa Cruz to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.