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Emergencies

Each year, the International Rescue Committee analyzes 190 countries and territories to identify the countries at greatest risk of experiencing a new or worsening humanitarian crisis in the coming year. We identify and rank the 20 countries most at risk in our Emergency Watchlist.

Sudan
After more than a 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.
Gaza Crisis
Following the work of IRC assessment teams on the ground, and commencement of aid flows from Egypt to Gaza, the IRC is initiating a response to the humanitarian crisis arising from the current conflict.
South Sudan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to communities in South Sudan that are recovering from conflict, climate shocks and life-threatening food insecurity.
Burkina Faso
Violence is spreading across Burkina Faso as the influence of nonstate armed groups grows.
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar has endured a protracted conflict that has displaced millions and accelerated the country’s growing humanitarian crisis. The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in Myanmar, providing vital, long-standing support.
Mali
The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving assistance to Malians affected by conflict and facing food shortages in the West African nation.

What we do

The IRC responds to some of the world's worst crises, delivering aid that saves lives while paving the way for long-term recovery.

We serve
people whose lives have been upended by war, conflict and natural disasters
We work
in countries where people don’t have the support they need to recover from crisis
We respond
within 72 hours, staying to help countries stabilise and people rebuild their lives
We advocate
to strengthen the UK's policies to help people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives

Our commitment

We are helping communities across the globe to survive conflict and rebuild and recover from war and natural disaster. From health care to education to protection for women and girls, the IRC is there.
David Miliband
President and CEO, International Rescue Committee

Emergencies

Sudan

Gaza Crisis

South Sudan

Burkina Faso

Myanmar (Burma)

Mali

What we do

Our commitment