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IRC Monthly Update   DECEMBER 2019

Meet a Congolese family finally reunited in America   Their saga illustrates the hardships imposed by the Trump Administration’s policies on refugees.   READ NOW ›

What happens to school during a crisis? Take our quiz   For kids affected by war, education can lead to a brighter future—but it’s too often out of reach.   TAKE THE QUIZ ›     How Muppets can help refugee kids   60 Minutes’s Lesley Stahl learns emotional coping tactics while reporting on our partnership with Sesame Workshop.   WATCH NOW ›

Inside a new welcome center for asylum seekers   Follow Marta, a mother from Mexico, as the IRC helps her family on their long journey to safety in the U.S.   READ NOW ›     What we lose when we don’t welcome refugees   The Trump Administration’s own report shows that we all stand to gain from welcoming people seeking safety.   LEARN MORE ›

ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: New immigration fees and holiday discussion tips   A recent USCIS proposal aims to increase application fees paid by immigrants and introduce a new fee for asylum applications. These fees could create insurmountable obstacles for refugees, asylees, immigrants and U.S. citizens. A more than 83 percent increase in the fee to become an American citizen could affect nearly nine million lawful permanent residents. Join us in opposing these proposed fees.   Special for the holidays: to help facilitate positive conversations and educate your loved ones about refugees and asylees, please refer to our handy guide   TAKE ACTION ›

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: A Somali refugee brings his business to the U.S.   The New York Times profiles a man who escaped a civil war and now runs his own custom clothing shop.   READ NOW ›

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