The education team at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City supports refugees and new Americans through early education, college and career readiness, and adult education!

When war engulfed Syria, Mahmoud dodged bullets and bombs every day just to continue his education. Now the 13-year-old refugee has become one of the top students in his new school in Lebanon.

David Miliband stopped by the Oakland office on Monday, August 9th, to provide an update to Northern California staff members and to learn more about the innovative programming being developed in the Northern California region.

The IRC in Charlottesville hosted Refuge and Renewal: Stories of Hope, a fundraiser and storytelling event in collaboration with WTJU radio. Former refugee clients shared personal narratives through panel discussions focused on lived experience and the power of storytelling. With over 100 attendees and a significant amount of money raised, the event celebrated resilience, fostered community connection, and supported ongoing services for IRC clients.

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

The IRC in San Diego is currently recruiting for several AmeriCorps members.

Borka Paponjak, the IRC in Seattle's resettlement and immigration program manager, recently celebrated 20 years of service with the IRC! During these years, she has welcomed and assisted thousands of refugees in the Seattle area.

Both new and old community partners are helping the IRC in Richmond staff keep clients connected and safe during COVID-19.

Ivan travelled thousands of miles from Venezuela to the U.S.-Mexico border only to be turned away.

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