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Every day, IRC humanitarian workers are rescuing lives. Here, they offer a glimpse of their experiences, the challenges they face and the courageous people they meet by sharing videos, photos and stories.
Posted by The IRC on October 1, 2012
Have you watched all five episodes of "New Roots in the Bronx" out so far? The series follows Ah Lun, a refugee from Myanmar, and others as they put down new roots at two IRC-run community gardens and adjust to life in the U.S. more »
Posted in Resettlement, United States, US - New York, NY | Tags: refugees, new roots, resettlement, urban refugees, commmunity gardens, Ah Lun |
Posted by Sinziana Demian on September 28, 2012
A widow for several years, Fatuma Kitete could not keep up the monthly school fees of $2.50 per child. Now her daughters attend a free IRC accelerated learning center, where they are making up for lost time. more »
Posted in Children & Youth, Education, Africa, D.R. Congo | 1 Comments
Posted by The IRC on September 28, 2012
In Aden, Yemen, IRC community health volunteers are spreading the word about basic health care services available to thousands through an IRC-managed clinic. Yemen has the second highest rate of malnutrition in the world, after Afghanistan. more »
Posted in Health | Tags: malnutrition, Yemen |
Posted by Ned Colt on September 27, 2012
Yesterday was the deadliest day in Syria since the conflict began 18 months ago. With the surge in fighting forcing as many as 3,000 Syrians to flee their country each day, the UN has doubled its appeal for refugee aid. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Syria Crisis, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon | Tags: refugees, United Nations, humanitarian aid, Syrian refugees |
Posted by Ned Colt on September 27, 2012
As the crisis in Syria continues to escalate, the IRC is expanding our assistance to Syrian refugees in neighboring Jordan. New emotional care and support services will directly benefit some 6,000 Syrian women and girls. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Gender based Violence, Women, Syria Crisis, Domestic Violence, Middle East, Jordan | Tags: refugees, domestic violence, girls, sexual assault, women, humanitarian aid, Syrian refugees |
Posted by The IRC on September 26, 2012
Our partner Half the Sky Movement is shining a light on violence against women. Join the conversation with #halfthesky on Facebook or Twitter to get added to their global photo mosaic. more »
Posted in Women | Tags: photos, women, Half the Sky | 2 Comments
Posted by The IRC on September 5, 2012
In a story published today in the Washington Post, the IRC's Ruben Chandrasekar describes how community gardening benefits refugees who have been granted sanctuary in the United States. more »
Posted in Resettlement, New Roots, United States, US - Baltimore, MD, US - Silver Spring, MD | Tags: refugees, new roots, resettlement, news, urban gardening |
Posted by The IRC on August 26, 2012
The IRC is grateful for the outpouring of support and interest from all of you wanting to help earthquake survivors in Haiti as they cope with the latest crisis to hit their shores: Tropical Storm Isaac. Here is some information about how you can best make a difference. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Caribbean, Haiti | Tags: emergency relief, natural disasters, humanitarian aid, howtohelp, Tropical Storm Isaac |
Posted by The IRC on August 25, 2012
Heavy rains and winds continue as Tropical Storm Isaac passes over Haiti. IRC teams have been assessing damage and preparing to distribute emergency relief. Support our work. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Haiti | Tags: emergency relief, natural disasters, Tropical Storm Isaac |
Posted by The IRC on August 24, 2012
As Tropical Storm Isaac nears landfall in Haiti tonight with 70-mph winds and lashing rains, the IRC is prepared to deliver emergency relief. Some 400,000 homeless earthquake survivors are right in the storm's path. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Haiti | Tags: emergency relief, Tropical Storm Isaac |
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