Idaho Office For Refugees

Creating welcoming communities that thrive together

The Idaho Office for Refugee is the designated organization to oversee refugee resettlement in the state of Idaho. We create connections and offer programs that promote well-being for New Americans and surrounding communities.

World Refugee Day Events & Boise Citizenship Ceremony

Boise Celebration - June 17

Twin Falls Celebration - June 16

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Resettlement 101

Resettlement process & history in Idaho

Resources

Information for students, educators, refugees and volunteers

Events

Idaho Conference on Refugees, World Refugee Day, and more

News & Updates

Our new podcast, Mosaics, is now live!

The Ukrainian Welcome Center in Nampa invites you to its One-Year Anniversary Fair.

Celebrate World Refugee Day on June 16 in Twin Falls and June 17 in Boise! Details here.

It's almost CSA season! Sign up now for an 18-week subscription of veggies from a local Global Gardens farmer.

National Updates:

Ukrainians facing a nearing humanitarian parole deadline may be eligible for an extension. Details here.
A re-parole process has also been announced for Afghans who resettled in the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome. Read the announcement here.
The new national Welcome Corps program allows private U.S. citizens to come together to sponsor refugee individuals' resettlement in the U.S.

Idaho's Role

Providing refuge to people escaping persecution is a legacy that has made Idaho stronger. Click here to learn about the countries of origin & top primary languages spoken by the people who come to Idaho through refugee resettlement.