Responding to humanitarian crises: The myths, the facts and the solutions.

Record numbers of people, many fleeing violence and persecution, need humanitarian aid. Learn about the world’s worst crises in 2022 and what can be done to help.

The IRC’s enterprise development and employment (EDE) programs prepare crisis-affected populations for employment and self-employment opportunities, support the growth and creation of businesses, improve people’s skills, and increase people’s access to financial services.

Learn how our teams are helping families on the frontlines of climate change.

The IRC is governed by a volunteer, unpaid Board of Directors. In addition, the IRC Board of Advisors provides advice on policy, advocacy, fundraising and public relations.

To support agricultural recovery in long-term or post-crisis locations, the IRC works with communities to restore agricultural assets, upgrade skills and practices, and build disaster preparedness to better protect and improve their livelihoods.

The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Read updates on the Ukraine crisis and from IRC teams around the globe.

Find out how the IRC and Sesame Workshop partnered to create the largest early childhood intervention in the history of humanitarian response.