During conflict and crisis, education protects children and sets them up for a better future. It provides a sense of hope and enables them to recover, learn and thrive. However, over 127 million children in countries affected by war and displacement are out of school, while many others receive only a poor quality education. Despite this great need, education has received less than 3% of all humanitarian aid in recent years.

The IRC helps Iraqis affected by conflict, particularly women, youth and children, to access vital services and enjoy their rights in a safe and peaceful environment.

The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans who are rebuilding from decades of war while hosting a growing influx of refugees from South Sudan.

The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Zimbabweans who are battling natural disasters while struggling to recover from a decade-long economic decline.

We’re proud to partner with the European Commission to deliver vital programming that enables us to support people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

Nearly 1 million Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State to Cox’s Bazar, a district in Bangladesh. The IRC is responding with healthcare, protection for vulnerable women and children, and emergency support for the refugees.

The Russian attack on Ukraine continues to have devastating consequences for the civilian population and humanitarian needs continue to rise.