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Making electronic payments work for humanitarian response
This report builds the case for electronic payment preparedness to support humanitarian interventions by providing a baseline analysis of existing donor support for electronic payment preparedness and actual electronic payment preparedness needs in select high-risk disaster prone countries.
- Report
- May 1, 2016
Fulfilling dreams through education
Originally from Burundi, Vital was one of thousands of Burundians forced to flee in 1972. At 19 years old, he lived in a temporary center that hosted refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. He spent ten years in the DRC and continued his education despite the challenging circumstances.
- Announcement
- December 11, 2023
On the ground with a doctor in Gaza
Pediatrician Dr. Seema Jilani discusses the impact of conflict on Gaza’s citizens and their health system.
- Article
- June 13, 2024
Ebola
The International Rescue Committee has been responding to outbreaks of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We also responded In 2014, as West Africa experienced the largest ever outbreak of Ebola, which claimed over 11,000 lives.
- Topic
How climate change drives humanitarian crises
The triple threat of conflict, COVID-19 and climate change are dramatically worsening already dire situations around the globe. Find out what you need to know and explore solutions.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Ukraine: Stories of resilience amid two years of war and a decade of conflict
As Ukraine marks two years since the escalation of the war, meet Alla, Natasha and Anna, who are each trying to maintain a normal life amidst the tragedy.
- Article
- February 20, 2024
Serbia
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees in Serbia who are fleeing war and unable to continue their journey to safety. Many are trying to reunite with relatives in western and northern Europe. And hundreds are children sent alone by parents who desperately desire a safer, better life for them.
- Country
Welcome to the age of impunity: David Miliband's World Economic Forum speech
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Economic recovery and development at the International Rescue Committee
The Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) unit at the IRC works to ensure that those we serve have their most basic survival needs met and have the combination of assets and income to prosper.
- Resource
- October 6, 2016
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the IRC
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the IRC. Read about just a few of the volunteers who give their time.
- Announcement
- April 26, 2021