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A skateboarder from Kabul learns there is nothing she can't achieve
An instructor at a non-profit that teaches skateboarding to children, Belqisa’s dreams of pro-competition were put on hold when she had to escape Afghanistan. Now she’s seizing a chance for a new start.
- Article
- June 30, 2022
The IRC Signpost Project wins the first-ever EU prize for Humanitarian Innovation
- Press Release
- March 20, 2024
The UK Government must help refugees from Ukraine
We’re calling on Home Secretary Priti Patel to do more to welcome refugees from Ukraine.
- Article
- July 7, 2022
Supporting Refugees in the UK
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides specialist services for refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable migrants. Our UK programmes help people fleeing from war, violence and persecution in countries like Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan and Iraq. We help new arrivals in the UK to navigate local services like healthcare and education and support them to find employment and gain the skills that will allow them to prosper in the UK.
What do people trapped in Ukrainian cities need?
While over 4 million refugees have already fled Ukraine, millions more people remain trapped and in need of aid with their cities under attack.
- Article
- June 30, 2022
Meet the only female ambulance driver in Kenya’s largest refugee camp
Determined and fearless, Batula Ali has spent her life breaking gender norms in Kenya, while dedicating her time to saving lives.
- Article
- April 17, 2024
Meet Chadia, the Syrian refugee dinner lady serving smiles in Brighton
Chadia arrived with her family in the UK six years ago after fleeing Syria. Today she's working as a dinner lady at a local school in her new home, Brighton.
- Article
- July 28, 2022
Anastasiia’s story: Life after fleeing Ukraine
Newly engaged and working amidst conflict and crisis at home, Ukrainian refugee Anastasiia tries to rebuild her life.
- Article
- August 19, 2022
Pakistan floods: What's happened and how to help
The floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,100 people, including nearly 360 children and a third of the country is underwater.
- Article
- September 8, 2022
12 women activists and leaders making the world a better place
From championing refugee rights to advocating for other women, we’re celebrating these women leaders who won’t wait for change to happen.
- Article
- May 15, 2024