Our Stories

Under Taliban Rule, Women’s Rights are Stripped

From Angola to New Haven, a family’s years-long journey

Max & Abdul, Cultural Companions

Scared and Happy at the Same Time

Welcoming the Stranger: A Celebration of Success

From Refugee to US Citizen in Six Years

Venezuelans Deserve Safety

A Ray of Hope for Undocumented Neighbors

Bikes for Refugees & People of All Walks of Life

Escaping the Taliban for Serenity in Branford 

In America, Art is Free 

From Cultural Companions to a Multicultural Café

Jeremie Moves Ahead

Four Afghan Refugees get a Warm Welcome in West Hartford

We Are All The One People

Syrian Cuisine & Pizza Come to Westville

Author works with Refugee Teens to Create Characters in 3 Novels

She was a child refugee. Now she’s paying it forward for immigrant kids

A Family Company Expands The Definition of Family

Connecticut is her home now, but her family still lives in a refugee camp

Margaret and her sisters find jobs in COVID

A statement on racial injustice

IRIS & Co-sponsors Welcome African Families Seeking Asylum

Yale Refugee Project and IRIS collaborate on youth programs

Bahati, Refugee and Manager of IRIS Youth Programs and Education Advocacy

A Home of Their Own

Her First Time Voting Was In the ‘Corona Historical Election.’

Gladys Graduates College and Gets Ready to Enter the Workforce in COVID

IRIS Welcomes Michael Van Leesten To Our Board Of Directors

Fardeen & Spozhmai become Citizens

Valley Interfaith Council

Norine

Sabeena

Boxes, bikes, and then a friend. It widens your world view

I’ll Jump When I See Them

Empowering Women

Taha’s Story

Q&A with Daad Serweri