More than 14 million people are facing starvation in East Africa alone. Famines are not a new phenomenon, but they are preventable. It’s time to take a closer look at what you think you know about famine.

The annual global climate summit offers a chance to address climate injustice and refocus climate action on the most vulnerable communities worldwide.

The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. In Los Angeles and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps them rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. To accomplish this, IRC LA relies heavily on efforts by our interns and volunteers.

Four reasons why Ethiopia is at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2024.

Five reasons why Burkina Faso ranks as one of the countries most at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2024.

Five reasons why South Sudan ranks third on the International Rescue Committee’s 2024 Emergency Watchlist.

How planned giving ensures that the IRC continues responding to the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Learn more about the IRC in Salt Lake City's response to COVID-19 in Utah, our efforts to ensure refugee families continue to receive the critical services they need, and ways you can help refugees in our community over the coming weeks and months.

Seeking asylum is a legal right for families and individuals fleeing from violence and persecution. However the asylum-seeking process can be difficult and lengthy, leaving them in prolonged vulnerabilities and uncertainties. The IRC in Phoenix has seen a large increase in asylum-seekers and asylees seeking services. In fiscal year 2018 alone, the IRC has served 49 asylees and 31 asylum seekers, primarily from Latin America and Africa.

Community members are vital to welcoming newcomers to Washington - so we asked a handful of volunteers why building a welcoming community is important to them.