Who We Are
We believe in creating welcoming communities that thrive together
The Idaho Office for Refugees supports our nation’s founding belief of offering refuge and safety to people forced to leave their homes due to persecution of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or ethnic heritage. We create opportunities for refugees and the larger community to come together over their shared values of hard work, family, faith, and freedom, through English Language education, cultural events, and programs like Global Gardens and the Refugee Speakers Bureau.
Our Values |
Our Role |
Our MissionThe Idaho Office for Refugees strives to ease the transition for those seeking refuge in the United States by providing education, connection, and space for growth.
Our Programs |
The IOR has statewide responsibility for assistance and services to refugees. The IOR is a private sector initiative, replacing the traditional state-administered program for refugee assistance and services. Under agreement with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, the IOR eases the difficult transition refugees experience as they adjust to life in the US.
Through contracts and cooperative agreements, the IOR supports:
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