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Meet five mums raising newborns through war
Meet the mums and babies supported by the IRC in some of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
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- August 10, 2022
Is your donation really making a difference?
Myths and misconceptions about humanitarian work often cloud the reality of our efforts and the impact of your support. Let’s take a closer look at the challenges we face on the ground and the profound difference your contribution makes.
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- March 22, 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Congolese who are struggling to recover from decades of conflict, ongoing violence and widespread disease.
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Mali
The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving assistance to Malians affected by conflict and facing food shortages in the West African nation.
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Support Refugees
There are now more than 82 million refugees and displaced people around the world. The International Rescue Committee is providing relief to millions in war zones and other countries in crisis as well as supporting refugees in the UK, Europe and the United States, where refugees continue to seek safety.
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How the climate crisis changes homes around the world.
The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We work in over 50 crisis-affected countries, bringing ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact for the people we serve. We arrive at the onset of crisis and aim to stay as long as we are needed. We also help refugees and other vulnerable people integrate into their new communities across dozens of cities in Europe and the Americas.
Crisis in Afghanistan: Unprecedented hunger after the conflict
Here are five reasons the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks Afghanistan as the country most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in 2022.
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- September 22, 2022
How does the IRC respond to an emergency like Ukraine?
As over 3 million people are forced to flee Ukraine, get the facts on how the IRC responds when fast-moving humanitarian crises hit–and find out how you can help.
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- August 11, 2022
Refugee stories: Four inspiring refugees who are building new lives in the UK
Building a life in the UK can be a huge challenge for refugees. Having fled war or persecution, refugees still face significant barriers when it comes to resettlement including understanding a new language, finding employment and understanding various, often complex, systems in order to access basic services.
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- January 11, 2024
Sudan
After one year of fighting, Sudan is experiencing the world's worst displacement crisis and one of the world’s worst hunger crises. Humanitarian needs have more than doubled, with nearly 25 million people in need of assistance.
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