After getting connected to the IRC in Atlanta’s Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP), a two-year initiative to support up to 600 diverse small business owners across Georgia in recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nimota was supported to reestablish her business from scratch under the new name of Royal Nigerian Foods.

The IRC in Atlanta’s staff were honored to attend and speak as part of the 7th annual Women’s Day Summit held by the Georgia Women’s Chamber of Commerce on March 8.

Forced to undertake a long and dangerous journey, those already returning to Afghanistan are in urgent need of humanitarian support.

Digitally-empowered women and girls

Imagine fleeing war with your children, leaving everything you know behind. Now, picture a new life starting to take shape, but a crucial piece missing: reliable transportation. This was Iryna's reality, until an unexpected jingle of keys unlocked more than just a car door, but a future filled with possibility.

This year, the IRC in New York’s New Roots Community Gardens (NRCG) in Queens is celebrating its second year since its grand opening during the pandemic in 2021. The garden has come a long way, providing a safe space for members to make new friends, harvest veggies/herbs, and connect with the land.