Conflict, displacement, and climate-driven droughts continue to hinder health access and control of vaccine-preventable diseases in the region ...

Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising is an easy way to get involved with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) local offices while supporting refugees. By organizing a DIY Fundraiser, you are helping ...

Every day, millions of people worldwide face life-threatening crises. Humanitarian aid is a vital lifeline that delivers a variety of essential services to those in need. But as global crises escalate ...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the threats posed by the climate crisis. This crisis exacerbates the challenges faced by our clients and in our most recent strategy, ...

The growing number of humanitarian crises worldwide demands urgent action, yet resources remain critically limited. The gap between available funding and resources needed to meet urgent humanitarian ...

In Kenya’s Hagadera refugee camp, the number of women and girls reporting cases of violence nearly doubled from 198 in 2019 to 389 in 2021 Children, especially girls, are dropping out of school as the ...

The John C. Whitehead Humanitarian Award was created in recognition of the half-century of transformational leadership and support that John dedicated to the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The ...

For decades European countries have offered a welcome to people fleeing terrible circumstances of war and persecution. Today, the IRC is not only speaking out, but also working in Greece, Italy, ...

This policy makes a statement of our commitment to transparency and sets out the information that the International Rescue Committee will make publicly available, both through our website and on ...

Fueled by conflict, climate change, and food insecurity, the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and even the country. The International Rescue Committee ...

The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. In 2015, the International Rescue Committee helped resettle nearly 10,000 newly arrived refugees and ...

If people cannot find safety, they will struggle to improve their lives. The International Rescue Committee helps those who are recovering from conflict and disaster seek protection from harm, build ...