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Sudan
After more than a year of fighting, Sudan is experiencing the world's worst displacement crisis and one of the world’s worst hunger crises. Humanitarian needs have more than doubled, with nearly 25 million people in need of assistance.
- Country
Civil Society Statement on the Protection of Civilians in Urban Conflict (2022)
- Press Release
- May 17, 2022
A new American turns adversity into opportunity
When Diana Muturia had to leave college and take a job cleaning homes, she thought she’d let her family down. Today, she’s using her experience to build an innovative new business.
- Article
- November 7, 2022
The Lost Boys of Sudan
Over 30 years ago, Sudan’s civil war uprooted 20,000 Sudanese children. They were known as the Lost Boys.
- Article
- September 12, 2024
Why millions of people across Africa are facing extreme hunger
Drought and conflict have left record numbers of people in the East Africa and other regions in dire need of aid. The world must act now to avert famine.
- Article
- November 27, 2023
What are heat waves and who do they impact?
Around the world, climate change is accelerating life-threatening heat waves. Some communities lack the necessary resources to ensure their safety.
- Article
- August 14, 2024
What is drought? Causes, impact & countries most affected
East Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years, with over 1.4 million people displaced by drought in Somalia alone. Learn more about drought, what causes it, and how we can support those most impacted.
- Article
- November 27, 2023
Why do most children affected by acute malnutrition go untreated?
Around the world, more than 45 million children under the age of five experience acute malnutrition annually. Approximately two million will die as a result.
- Article
- July 19, 2024
Pakistan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to people in Pakistan affected by floods and other natural disasters, poverty and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Country
How does the IRC respond to an emergency like Ukraine?
With millions of people fleeing Ukraine, get the facts on how the IRC responds to this and other fast-moving humanitarian crises—and find out how you can help.
- Article
- October 4, 2022