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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.

Syria crisis deepens with 200,000 now displaced
Posted by Ned Colt on August 31, 2012
Over this past weekend, the UNHCR took note of a grim milestone, observing that there are now at least 200,000 Syrians who've fled their country. more »
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Far from home, but close to the land
Posted by The IRC on August 29, 2012
Koffi Ogou was forced to leave Togo to escape political violence, eventually resettling in Chicago. But when he heard about the New Roots program in Phoenix, he decided to relocate once again and now is a central figure at the Gila Farm Cooperative there. more »
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Isaac’s Aftermath: Emergency supplies delivered to Haiti’s neediest families
Posted by on August 28, 2012
The IRC's first responders have started to deliver urgently needed emergency supplies and assistance to vulnerable residents of Haiti's hardest-hit camps. more »
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IRC responds to outbreak of cholera in Sierra Leone
Posted by The IRC on August 28, 2012
The IRC is responding to a deadly outbreak of cholera in the West African nation of Sierra Leone that has claimed an estimated 200 lives to date, with millions more at risk. more »
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How to help rescue lives in Haiti
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 »
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After Isaac’s deluge: Shelter, malaria and cholera biggest concerns in Haiti’s camps
Posted by Kathleen Sands Adams on August 26, 2012
As rain continued to fall on Haiti last night in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac, we caught up with the IRC's country director there about the most urgent needs and the IRC's emergency response. more »
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After Isaac: Haitians holding on in the worst of times [Photos]
Posted by The IRC on August 25, 2012
"The capacity of the Haitian people to endure crisis is truly remarkable." The IRC’s country director in Haiti shares photos and an account of what she and her team found this morning in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac. more »
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Tropical Storm Isaac strikes Haiti, IRC responding
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 »
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Tropical Storm Isaac nears landfall in Haiti, IRC teams poised to deliver aid
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 »
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A breath of relief for refugees with asthma
Posted by Jane Yang on August 23, 2012
Around the world, many people living with asthma have difficulty taking their medication using inhalers. An IRC pharmacist in a Kenyan refugee camp has come up with an inexpensive and eco-friendly solution. more »
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