On World Humanitarian Day - and every day of the year - the IRC acknowledges the massive contributions made by our frontline staff working in 50 countries around the world to serve people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

Lalla, a 40-year old mother to six, was forced to flee with her family when conflict broke out. Now living on the outskirts of Meneka, a town in the southeast of Mali, she talks about what she's gone through, how the IRC is helping, and why she never fails to smile.

The REEC project will forge a protection response for children affected or at risk of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Dr. Waood is determined to make sure no mother suffers the way she did when conflict broke out in Yemen.

Hadiza Mata Malam Madou, a Women’s Protection and Empowerment Officer at IRC Niger, talks about what motivates her to do her work, what challenges women in Niger face, and why it’s important for her to uplift the women around her.