Families escaping violence and persecution in their home countries often undertake a dangerous journey to seek safety in the United States. Many are fleeing severe humanitarian crises in Latin America, the Caribbean, Afghanistan and parts of Africa.
People fleeing violence or danger have the right to request asylum in the U.S. without being criminalized, turned back, or separated from their children. The IRC is answering the call, providing information, legal assistance and other critical services to asylum seekers —but we need your help to keep our programs operational.
Throughout the U.S., IRC provides legal assistance, helps newcomers find jobs, protects unaccompanied children, provides the information people need to stay safe, and prevents human-trafficking and exploitation. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the IRC is responding to the needs of internally displaced people and asylum seekers by providing essential humanitarian services.
In recent years, we have also launched critical information platforms for asylum seekers and vulnerable communities, including InfoPa’lante, CuéntaNos and InfoDigna. These digital platforms deliver reliable information, including an interactive map that connects asylum seekers and migrants to local shelters, health care providers and other services that are critical for people to access basic needs as they seek safety.
The IRC provides critical support to asylum seekers on both sides of the U.S. southern border, including the provision of humanitarian assistance, acute medical care and legal orientation. Throughout the U.S., the IRC also provides legal services, case management, medical evaluations and other services to asylum seekers in 29 offices. The IRC works directly to support unaccompanied children through a range of programs including legal services, family reunification efforts, and anti-trafficking programs.
You can help us continue and expand our lifesaving work supporting those in need on both sides of the border by donating directly to this cause today.
