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Mpox is spreading in hardest-to-reach communities. Building community trust, ensuring humanitarian access, and reaching internally displaced people and refugees is key to the response.
Co-authors: Lior Miller, Megan Coffee, Tamara Chikhradze, and Mesfin Teklu TessemaSince the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) respectively declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in August, the international community has mobilized to call for comprehensive surveillance, increased access to di
Afghanistan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Afghans who have endured four decades of violent conflict, as well as natural disasters and an economic collapse.
- Country
Dignity: A story of mental health and resilience
"I want to advocate for the people I work with so they have the opportunity to live with dignity and wellbeing. I want them to experience joy and safety. All the things we consider to be basic human rights.”
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC's Crisis Search Trends: Information Needs Across Latin America
- Press Release
- December 30, 2022
Tech For Refugees Donation to the International Rescue Committee Enables Expansion of the IRC’s “Signpost,” the World’s First Scalable Community-Driven Information Platform
Tech For Refugees, the global refugee initiative launched in 2022 by Julia and Yuri Milner in cooperation with major technology partners, and funded by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, is making a multi-year commitment to support the humanitarian efforts of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
- Announcement
- February 14, 2023
Client Spotlight: Alejandra
Alejandra excels in a male dominated field working at Backyard Bounty.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
A 10-Month Update on the B.R.I.D.G.E Youth Mentorship Program
IRC San Jose’s newest initiative, the B.R.I.D.G.E. Youth Mentorship program, has just hit its 10-month mark! This exciting new program focused on supporting the integration and social, educational, and vocational pursuits of refugee youth has been a long-time dream of the San Jose office.
- Announcement
- August 1, 2020
Meet Abdul
After a multi-year journey from his home country, with support and guidance from the IRC and IOM, Adbul, his wife, and two sons have finally settled in San Diego.
- Announcement
- August 9, 2021
The IRC in Florida welcomes David Oliver, new Deputy Director
We are excited to welcome David Oliver, our new deputy director! David brings leadership and expertise in program design from his tenure at the IRC in Atlanta. David's commitment to serving the community and his deep understanding of client-centered programs will enable us to continue our growth in supporting our resilient clients as they seek to heal and rebuild their lives.
- Announcement
- October 28, 2020
Northridge Presbyterian Church "welcomes the stranger"
The IRC in Dallas highlights a long-time partner--Northridge Presbyterian Church.
- Announcement
- August 19, 2020