Kidnapped by traffickers in Honduras at age 14, Suamhirs survived the ordeal only to find himself held captive by U.S. immigration authorities. Now a U.S. citizen working with the IRC, Suamhirs tells his harrowing story—in order, as he says, “to inspire you to help.”

Each year the IRC in Dallas has been holding a Robing Ceremony the night before graduation to honor fifteen high school graduates who started their journey in the US as refugees. Read about our excellent 2021 graduates!

For National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of our volunteers who have helped the IRC in Dallas this year.

NYNJ Reflects on World Refugee Day

Civic engagement and voter registration education is a strategic priority of the IRC in Salt Lake City. Helping refugees and new Americans to gain, maintain, and expand their voice within the community is central to the IRC’s global Strategy100. Hear from some of our staff about what is new with civic engagement and advocacy.

Learn how the IRC mobile medical team, headed by Dr. Oleg, are reaching people with critical care across Ukraine.