Working with Refugees and Displaced Persons: The International Rescue Committee in Iowa

IRC is a humanitarian nonprofit organization supporting individuals impacted by conflict and displacement. Sarah Terlouw, IRC’s Executive Director in Iowa, speaks about her 15-year career supporting refugees, experiences overseas, and the transition to working domestically. Aimerance Makunda, originally from the DRC and an Iowa City resident since 2012, also joins.

 

Thank you to Iowa City City Channel 4 for the recording and to the Iowa City Public Library for hosting this event.