Every year on World Refugee Day, the United Nations releases the updated number of individuals displaced around the world by conflict, disaster and persecution. In 2024, more than 100 million individuals are forcibly displaced from their homes.

Sudan is now the country with the largest number of displaced people and the largest child displacement crisis in the world.

The past year has presented many challenges for our community, but it’s also shown us the tremendous power we have when we come together as neighbors to support one another. Read about how the IRC - with help from our partners and supporters - has helped newcomer families cope with the health, social, educational, and economic impacts of COVID-19.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Denver is more than a provider of resettlement services for refugee clients. Sometimes, the IRC serves as an “inner circle” – a small group of trusted advisors when big decisions need to be made.