Foto Friday: The IRC Putting a Smile on the Newly Independent and Mobile

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an international organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Here in San Diego, the IRC has a bicycle program which was established in October 2010. The goal of the program is to provide refugees with gently used and refurbished bicycles. The bike program operations depend largely on donation and all donated bikes are fixed by IRC-trained volunteers familiar with bicycle mechanics to ensure they are in good working conditions and safe for clients’ use. Over the past two years, the program has provided over 80 refugees with a bicycle for their commuting needs.

As the demand and request for bicycle continues to grow, the IRC welcomes donations of gently used bicycles. If you are interested in donating a bicycle, please contact Hong Tran at 619-641-7510 ext. 240 or Hong.Tran@Rescue.org

And the “Foto” for today? The smile of a newly mobile resident: