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After beating Ebola, this survivor is saving others
Kamala Kahindo, 42, is a mother of four who after surviving Ebola made the decision to take care of others fighting the disease in Democratic Republic of Congo. Kamala helps them shower, eat, take medication and go to the toilet. She educates them about what’s happening. But most importantly, she gives them comfort and a smile. Meet some of the other survivors who won the battle against Ebola
- Video
- June 27, 2022
One year on: How the IRC expanded our impact in Afghanistan
Our 6,000 person staff—99 percent of them Afghans themselves—are working across 12 provinces to deliver programs in education, health and nutrition, women’s protection and empowerment, and more.
- Article
- October 3, 2022
Syria 11 years on: Hunger, drought and a collapsing economy threaten more misery for millions, the IRC warns
- Press Release
- October 10, 2022
1.7 million Afghans face deportation from Pakistan
Forced to undertake a long and dangerous journey, those already returning to Afghanistan are in urgent need of humanitarian support.
- Article
- November 16, 2023
Afghanistan: An entire population pushed into poverty
Five reasons why Afghanistan remains within the top 3 countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist.
- Article
- October 20, 2023
8 refugee activists and changemakers you need to know about
Meet refugee changemakers who are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
As over 1.5 million people flee Ukraine, women and children at increased risk of exploitation and abuse, warns IRC
- Press Release
- March 7, 2022
Alexandria's dedication to Adult Education Programing
IRC in NY’s Adult Education Coordinator, Alexandria has been working at the IRC in NY for three years, teaching English classes, facilitating resume-building workshops, conducting cultural orientation, and even facilitating a women’s self-defense workshop.
- Announcement
- January 24, 2023
Fighting for their daughters: Syrian mothers open a school
Syrian mothers at Arbat camp in Iraq wouldn’t sit by as their daughters lost an education. Instead, they took action.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
16 Days is Not Enough: IRC's commitment to ending gender-based violence is year round
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and kicks off the campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. IRC-LA staff member and Gender Equality champion, Carly Boos, shares what it means to be a part of an organization committed to ending gender-based violence 365 days out of the year.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2024