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The IRC's impact at a glance
Our work The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.
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Ukraine: Families mark two years of full-scale war, a decade of conflict and displacement
This is what you need to know on the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and a decade of conflict.
- Article
- June 5, 2024
IRC condemns attack on schools in Kabul, which killed children and injured many
- Press Release
- July 14, 2022
Major 6.4 earthquake in Asia strikes parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan; IRC fearful for populations already facing a multitude of crises
- Press Release
- January 11, 2024
Sierra Leone
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Sierra Leoneans recovering from a long, violent civil war as well as a devastating Ebola outbreak.
- Country
Tanzania
The International Rescue Committee provides critical support to thousands of refugees living in Tanzania as a result of ongoing conflict in neighbouring countries.
- Country
When Returning to Normal Doesn’t Work for Half the World’s Population: How to Build Back Better
The time immediately following a crisis, whether it be a peace process, rebuilding after a natural disaster or seeing a new government come into power, creates a window of opportunity to reimagine what the next phase of life can look like.
- Report
- July 22, 2020
Reasons to be cheerful: 15 positive stories from 2023
2023 has been a turbulent year, and the IRC predicts humanitarian crises like Gaza and Sudan will worsen in 2024. But while the headlines worldwide may be dire, there are still many positive stories and uplifting moments from 2023 worth remembering.
- Article
- December 22, 2023
Pakistan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Pakistanis who are struggling to recover from the effects of ongoing natural disasters and poverty.
- Country
Empowering entrepreneurs: the Resilient Futures program
Together, the IRC and Citi Foundation are helping aspiring young people around the world start their own business. Meet nine entrepreneurs who have benefitted from the Resilient Futures program.
- Article
- May 25, 2023