The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Miami and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.
The IRC opened its locally-funded office in Miami in 1960 in response to the Cuban Revolution and, over the decades, has over 25,000 refugees. Although its resettlement program concluded in 2018, the IRC in Miami continues to serve survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable immigrants.
The IRC in Miami serves the community by providing holistic, trauma-informed services to survivors of human trafficking as well as unaccompanied children and their families; conducting public outreach and education to raise awareness of human trafficking; and co-leading the South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force in partnership with local and federal government law enforcement.
There are many ways that you can get involved with the IRC’s work in Miami. You can:
Donate: Give a tax-deductible financial contribution either via the website or sent to our office.
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities: See our current list of internship and volunteer opportunities here. Make a difference today!
Spread the Word: Consider hosting your own Fundraising Campaign (on- or offline). Stay connected via our newsletter, follow us on Facebook, and ask others to do the same!
To report suspected human trafficking or to obtain resources for victims, please call 1-888-373-7888; text “BeFree” (233733); or live chat at HumanTraffickingHotline.org. The toll-free phone, SMS text lines, and online chat function are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Help is available in English, Spanish, Creole, or in more than 200 additional languages. The National Hotline is not managed by law enforcement, immigration or an investigative agency. Correspondence with the National Hotline is confidential and you may request assistance or report a tip anonymously.
The services delivered by our compassionate, tireless team of professionals are vital to the many members of our community who have experienced violence, family separation and other traumas. No less important are the refugee resettlement and community integration services, ensuring that refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking and other immigrants who have fled persecution are able to find safety in their new homes. I am thankful for your support and I invite you to continue your critical role as we seek to serve the most vulnerable members of our communities.David OliverDeputy Director, Florida
35,000
people in the U.S. received asylum and protection support.
IRC offices across the U.S. provide immediate aid--including food, housing and medical attention—among other support.
Learn about resettlement and asylum2,697
people were assisted to become new U.S. citizens.
The IRC offers high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services and citizenship assistance in cities across the U.S.
Learn about immigration15,000
Our economic empowerment support includes financial coaching, vocational training and asset building.
