New York, NY, November 30, 2020 —  Ahead of Giving Tuesday, celebrities lend their voices and support for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in a new video released today. With COVID-19 impacting the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people, refugees and displaced populations continue to be among the most vulnerable, making the work of the IRC even more critical.

Sting, Aisha Tyler, Keegan-Michael Key, Sarah Wayne Callies, Kal Penn, Sepideh Moafi, Sam Mendes, Noma Dumezweni, Jay Ellis, Piper Perabo, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, Ebony Obsidian, Zeeko Zaki, and Morena Baccarin praise the International Rescue Committee for its “love,” “commitment,”  “hope,” and “vital support” provided to those forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster.

Aisha Tyler, actor, writer, and director, said, “I support the International Rescue Committee because of their unflagging work improving the security, safety and quality of life for refugees around the globe. They are effective, they are committed and they are compassionate.”

Whereas Sepideh Moafi, actor, tango dancer, and opera singer recounts, “as a former refugee, I’m so moved by the IRC’s commitment to protect, nurture, celebrate and create opportunities for the incredibly courageous individuals who are forced to flee their homes. The IRC is not only giving second chances to refugee families from around the world, but they are supporting and guiding these families towards realizing their potential in their new lives.”

Keegan-Michael Key, actor, comedian, writer, and producer, said, “Everyone deserves a chance to create their future in their own way.”

While Ebony Obsidian, actor in Amazon’s Hunters and BET’s Sistas, said: “The IRC is an organization that doesn’t create dependency on its aid, but instead, works with refugees to create foundations for life moving forward. They are hands-on and efficient. The IRC is family.”

Across the globe, COVID-19 has overwhelmed health systems and is threatening more devastation as it continues to spread across countries like Syria and Yemen. From distributing meals in New York City to translating public health guidance into numerous languages for refugee and migrant communities across Europe, the IRC’s response to COVID-19 is built on years of experience in providing aid to the most vulnerable populations that are always impacted the hardest when a crisis happens.

The message is simple - “Refugees need us now more than ever” and on Giving Tuesday people can make a difference by supporting organizations like the IRC and helping those most vulnerable regain control of their future.