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The results of the 2024 US presidential election are in, with Donald Trump as the next President of the United States, whose term will begin on January 20, 2025. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), we call on the Trump administration to… continue America’s traditions of humanitarian leadership and care for the most vulnerable.
The IRC strongly encourages elected officials to work with civil society groups to strengthen protections asylum systems. Upholding the dignity and rights of displaced individuals is critical, especially as we reaffirm America’s longstanding, bipartisan commitment to supporting refugees. refugees and asylum seekers.
The IRC is committed to prioritizing our customers and delivering essential services where and when they are needed, regardless of the challenges that arise. Almost at the moment 300 million people around the world need humanitarian assistance and protection. This includes millions forced to flee as a result of conflict or disaster 120 million people displaced and 50 million currently outside their home country.
Nine-year-old Ashley* waits for her mother, Maria, to serve food at an IRC-supported shelter in Juárez, Mexico. After being forced to flee their home in Honduras due to extortion by gangs, the mother and daughter traveled for months to seek asylum in the U.S. before being turned away under Title 42 at the southern border.
Photo: Paul Ratje for the IRC
How to help refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants
Supporting refugees and asylum seekers is not just an act of charity; it is a life-saving opportunity that enhances our humanity. These individuals are more than just figures in need; they are parents, children and neighbors seeking the same stability and peace we all cherish. By understanding their plight and responding with compassion, we can extend a lifeline that promotes hope and resilience.
We hope you see that your contributions to refugee and displaced persons families make an important positive contribution.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate to trusted organizations
Financial contributions are critical to trusted organizations like the IRC, which provide essential services such as healthcare, education and emergency response. The IRC plays a critical role in assisting individuals affected by humanitarian crises, including refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, by helping them survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
Your donation can help refugees and asylum seekers become self-sufficient.
Advocate for policy change
Policy changes at local, national and international levels can have a profound impact on the lives of displaced people. Support refugee-friendly policies by contacting elected officials, raising awareness on social media, and joining advocacy groups to amplify the calls for change.
With more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, the U.S. must remain steadfast in its bipartisan commitment to welcoming and sustaining resettlement infrastructure.
Take action with the IRC.
Yuliia and her family were resettled by the IRC after being forced to flee their home in Kharkov, Ukraine. Yuliia is working to further her profession as a dentist in the US and currently practices as a Registered Dental Assistant.
Photo: Ariana Drehsler for the IRC
Volunteer your time and skills
Volunteers and interns are essential to the IRC’s mission to provide high-quality, comprehensive immigration services to refugees and immigrants. Across the U.S., IRC offices offer a wide range of volunteer and internship opportunities year-round, including English as a Second Language (ESL) support and social studies classes.
Read more about volunteer opportunities and internships.
Educate yourself and others
The legal right to seek asylum in the US is a human right and a crucial lifeline for those fleeing persecution or violence. The policies implemented by Trump and Biden Over the past eight years, governments have created significant barriers to accessing this legal right. Deterrence policy, such as Title 42 and the “Asylum ban”have not only violated U.S. and international law, but have also placed people in dangerous situations 13,000 documented cases of violence against those expelled to Mexico under Title 42.
Refugee resettlement offers a safe and sustainable solution for people forced to flee due to war, persecution and disasters. The US has been a world leader in this area and admits there has been an overshoot 3.2 million refugees since the Refugee Act of 1980, with support from both Democratic and Republican leaders. This initiative has saved countless lives and significantly boosted the U.S. economy a net positive impact of $124 billion between 2005 and 2019.
Understanding the complexities of displacement is key to meaningful advocacy. Visit our American Election Center to learn how new officials can shape the country’s direction on these important issues.
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Regardless of who is in power, the commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers is a shared human responsibility. By donating, advocating, volunteering, educating and supporting economic empowerment, each of us can contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive world.
How does the IRC support refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants?
With 29 offices across the United States, we provide critical support to newly arrived refugees through immediate assistance, integration services and employment assistance. In addition to helping with refugee resettlement, we support asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border by providing emergency shelter, legal assistance and access to health care.
In 2023 alone, the IRC successfully resettled more than 12,500 individuals and assisted nearly 50,000 people through our U.S. asylum and cross-border programs, providing humanitarian shelter, case management and related services.
The IRC remains steadfast in our work – no matter the challenge – to put our customers first and serve them where and when they need us most.
*Last name omitted for privacy