Mission: To help refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced individuals rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Iowa plays a pivotal role in welcoming refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced individuals into the state, offering them the support they need to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. The IRC’s work is guided by a mission to restore dignity, hope, and opportunity to individuals fleeing conflict, persecution, and disasters.
Since opening its Iowa office, the IRC has been instrumental in assisting vulnerable populations from around the world, providing them with critical resources and services to ensure they can achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. The organization’s work spans a broad range of services, addressing the immediate needs of newcomers as well as their longer-term success and integration into American society.