South Sudan Refugee Crisis
Fleeing fighting and food shortages in Sudan's South Kordofan, hundreds of refugees are streaming into South Sudan’s overcrowded Yida camp each day. Most are women and children.
Crisis in Syria
Sporadic clashes between government troops and rebels occur daily in Syria, while families continue to flee to safety in neighboring countries. The IRC is ramping up our support for refugees in Jordan. Photo: REUTERS/Ali Jarekji, courtesy Trust.org-AlertNet
Conflict Meets Drought
Drought is ravaging the Sahel countries of Africa, leading to soaring rates of malnutrition. Chad and Mali are among the hardest hit. In Mali, the hunger crisis combined with recent violence is threatening the lives of millions.
NEW ROOTS IN AMERICA
With support from the IRC, refugees from around the globe who have fled war and persecution are providing nutritious food for their families and planting new roots in their adopted communities in the United States.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
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Olivia Laryea always loved to cook. Now with the IRC’s help, she’s turned her passion into a profession.
Seasonal rains due in Sudan and South Sudan will exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis, the IRC and other leading humanitarian agencies warn.
More than 5,000 children displaced by fighting along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan are finding support and stability in schools run by the IRC.
Domestic violence is rampant in Thailand's refugee camps. The IRC is helping couples resolve their problems by showing them how to communicate better.
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Voices for the IRC
Sarah Wayne Callies stars in the AMC television series "The Walking Dead." A long-time supporter of the IRC, she says she is impressed by the bravery, dedication and generosity of those she's met on her visits to IRC programs in Thailand and the United States.
IRC in the Press
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Donor's Corner
“This organization is A+ in every sense, [with a] track record (since 1933) of going to crisis zones to rescue and rebuild. They live up to their motto: From Harm to Home.”
— International Rescue Committee donor "mlcastillo" in a five-star review posted on Charity Navigator
— International Rescue Committee donor "mlcastillo" in a five-star review posted on Charity Navigator
