Immigrants Relief Initiatives (IRI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrants and supporting their successful integration into communities across Georgia. Through compassionate support, advocacy, and access to essential services, we promote immigrants holistic well-being, create pathways to stability, resourcefulness, and opportunities for growth in the society.
IRI’s journey began in 2017, through grassroot in informal gatherings of immigrants seeking mutual support while navigating the challenges of a new country. What started as shared conversations about securing housing, enrolling children in school, finding employment, navigating the financial system, and healthcare services has grown into a formally established nonprofit grounded in compassion, resilience, and collective progress.
Our own experiences as immigrants serve as living testimonies of hope and possibility. We recognize that the many challenges we once faced including limited access to essential services, language barriers, discrimination, and cultural adjustment continue to affect countless immigrants today. To ensure no immigrant faces these obstacles alone, IRI is dedicated to supporting both newly arrived and long-settled immigrants overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve a true sense of belonging while building a successful life in Georgia.
IRI,s work is coordinated through the efforts and contributions of our board members, executive director, staff and volunteers.
We invite everyone to join us. Whether through donating, volunteering, or supporting an immigrant in need, your involvement can transform lives, make a difference, and strengthen our community. Together, we can truly build a more welcoming and prosperous Georgia for all.
Dr. Simeon Edosomwan is the Executive Director of Immigrants Relief Initiatives (IRI), where he leads with a deep commitment to immigrant empowerment and community integration. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History & International Studies, Master’s of Education, and Ph.D. degree in Adult Education from North Dakota State University. Dr. Edosomwan brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse professional background spanning public and higher education, financial services, information technology, and nonprofit.
With this broad experience, Dr. Edosomwan has been instrumental in designing and implementing impactful programs that support immigrant children and their families. Under his leadership, IRI continues to grow as a trusted resource for those seeking hope, opportunity, and belonging.
In 2017, he was selected as one of only two minority leaders to receive the prestigious Bush Foundation Fellowship, a recognition of his leadership, commitment to inclusion, and dedication to creating positive social change.
A compassionate and visionary leader, Dr. Edosomwan is actively engaged in community services, mentorship, and advocacy. He is the author of “You Have The Power To Excel Irrespective of Your Background,” a testament to his belief in resilience, potential, and the power of every individual to succeed.
Driven by a passion to uplift others, he remains devoted to helping immigrants reach their highest potential and fully contribute to the communities they now call home. His ultimate vision is advancing a society where everyone has a fair chance to thrive especially supporting the overlooked and the most vulnerable.
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