When forced to flee their home, refugees can only carry so much. But refugees bring so many intangible gifts to their new communities: hopes and dreams, experiences and talents, traditions and family stories, resilience and determination. This World Refugee Day, welcome refugees and all that they bring. Learn more at Rescue-UK.org/WorldRefugeeDay

"My goal is to help as many people as I can." IRC community health worker Nazo goes door-to-door testing children for malnutrition and advising parents. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Donate now to help families survive and rebuild their lives.

Watch the heartwarming moment sisters Kimbembi and Seva from the DRC are reunited in the U.S. For refugees like the Welo family, the journey doesn't end when they arrive. With support from Uber, the IRC is helping resettled families navigate their new lives. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

  The International Rescue Committee spoke with writer, Lena who's in Kyiv, Ukraine for International Women's Day. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - of which the IRC is a member - has launched an urgent appeal to respond to the rising humanitarian needs.

Kristine left her home in Latvia with her family six years ago. Today, she lives with her husband and two children in Nuremberg, Germany and is proud to provide a better life for them through her small business. Find out more about the Resilient Futures programme, in partnership with Citi through the Citi Foundation.

A heartfelt message from HRH, The Former Prince of Wales, who attended a virtual visit to the IRC's work in Nigeria. When you give to our Protecting Milestones appeal between 3 May and 3 August 2022, the UK government and a generous IRC donor will triple the gift - meaning your donation will go three times as far.

A heartfelt message from our UK Patron HRH The Prince of Wales, who attended a virtual visit to the IRC's work in Nigeria. When you give to our Protecting Milestones appeal between 3 May and 3 August 2022, the UK government and a generous IRC donor will triple the gift - meaning your donation will go three times as far.

What does it mean to run your own business? For someone rebuilding their life after a crisis, it can be a lifeline, providing independence, income and a chance to contribute to their community. But when it comes to making business dreams a reality, the first step is often the hardest to take. The IRC and Citi Foundation are working together to empower young entrepreneurs with the resources they need to get their businesses off the ground.

On 18th May 2022, the IRC hosted a virtual event to mark the launch of the UK Aid Match appeal, which will fund a new malnutrition programme in Nigeria.

"Mothers are the people who rock the baby in one hand and rock the world in the other.” Single mum Zahra loved her job working as a TV anchor in Afghanistan. But in August 2021, everything changed. Her family had to flee Afghanistan, and they became refugees in the UK. With support from the International Rescue Commitee, Zahra and her children are rebuilding their lives and her dreams are as strong as ever.