Afghans continue to arrive in the United States, where they seek safety and stability for themselves and their families.

The Trump administration has enacted a travel ban targeting 19 countries, which will prevent people from entering the U.S. Learn more about the travel ban and what’s at stake.

The IRC in Salt Lake City is grateful to welcome Danny Beus, its new executive director, to the team as of October 21, 2024.

Community support is key to helping newly arrived refugees thrive. Learn about the different ways - volunteering, donating, and more - you can support the IRC in San Jose here.

Fifty volunteers donated bicycles and their time in Salt Lake City to support newly arrived refugees.

By making a recurring monthly donation, you make a lasting commitment to the delivery of safety to refugees, allowing them to build new lives in our community. Becoming a sustaining donor is a great way to help ensure the stability and effectiveness of local IRC

Many Afghan female-identifying women* arrived in New York City with their education and economic goals as part of their resettling journey. This past year in 2022, the IRC in NY’s Education & Learning (E&L) team designed a program for Afghan women.

Narges Shojai fled Afghanistan in 2008, lived in Turkey for 11 years, and immigrated to the US in 2019. She overcame language barriers, secured a job, gained citizenship, and voted in her first election.

Community Sponsorship is a new program at the IRC in Salt Lake City! This program gives the community a chance to be involved with the resettlement process in a hands-on way. We sat down with Kristi Haycock, Community Sponsorship Manager, about what is involved in community sponsorship, and how people can get started!