The war in Syria has entered its sixth tumultuous year. Millions of people have had their lives utterly disrupted by the violence. Last year, the IRC provided lifesaving relief to 1.7 million people across the region.
The International Rescue Committee is providing relief to millions of people who have been forcibly uprooted by the war in Syria and other brutal crises. Learn about how we help in the Middle East, Europe and 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 25 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
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Sarah Wayne Callies, star of “Colony," "The Walking Dead," "Prison Break," and the Warner Brothers film "Into The Storm," is a long-time supporter of the International Rescue Committee. Sarah says she is impressed by the bravery, dedication and generosity of those she's met on her visits to IRC programs in Thailand, Jordan, Iraq and the United States.
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