Some Friday inspiration ⤵️ World Cup soccer players with refugee backgrounds

⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ [International Rescue Committee logo.]( "I am really passionate about justice and everybody having the same possibilities to succeed independently of their background." --Zećira Mušović, 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup goalkeeper for Sweden and refugee from Yugoslavia [Agree? Support Refugees »]( {NAME}, have you been watching the World Cup this summer? ⚽ On and off the field, these incredible athletes have inspired millions with their skills, passion, and advocacy for equal pay and recognition. But even if you've been watching the tournament, you might not have heard about these three incredible women. Let us introduce you to Nadia, Ode and Zećira: world class soccer players with refugee backgrounds. [Nadia Nadim for Denmark]( [Ode Fulutudilu for South Africa]( [Zećira Mušović for Sweden]( [LEARN MORE »]( At the IRC, we wholeheartedly agree with Zećira: everyone deserves the chance to thrive and pursue their dreams. That belief drives the work we do every day supporting refugees and people in over 40 crisis-affected countries with essentials like food and shelter, and longer-term programs that provide education, job skills training and providing safe places for women and children to process and get back on their feet (and yes, sometimes play a bit of soccer!) [You can be a part of it in a special way by starting a monthly gift to the IRC.]( What's more: right now your donation can have TWICE the impact for refugees around the world thanks to a generous matching gift. Thanks for all you do, — Hank Hank Walter Senior Officer, Supporter Communications International Rescue Committee P.S. Can't get enough soccer? [Use this link to learn more about Kezia Ahimana whose parents fled Burundi and resettled in the United States with help from the IRC.]( She found a love of soccer and dreams of one day playing for the Burundian national team! The International Rescue Committee | [Rescue.org]( 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address updates@rescue.org to your Address Book. [Click here]( for U.S. federal and state compliance notices [Manage my preferences]( or [unsubscribe](