We help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives

For over 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has helped people affected by conflict and disaster. Today, we provide emergency relief wherever its urgently needed, and help communities rebuild around the world and across the United States. In 2023 alone...

  • 1.6 million
    children and youth enrolled in our learning programs
  • 2.8 million
    people gained access to clean water
  • 10.6 million
    patients received primary health care consultations
  • 60,000+
    people, including refugees and asylum seekers, received vital support in the U.S.

Delivering life-changing aid, no matter what

Aid cuts have put critical IRC programs at risk, endangering millions of people. We remain dedicated to providing cost-effective, evidence-based programming that transforms lives—but we need your help. Learn more about our work below. 

Why the IRC

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I support the IRC because I believe everyone should have an opportunity to seek a better future for themselves. My family had that opportunity and I’m so very grateful for it.

Rami Malek
Actor and IRC Ambassador

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