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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: Snapshot of a worsening humanitarian crisis
Posted by The IRC on December 19, 2012
The United Nations predicts that the number of refugees fleeing the steadily worsening conflict in Syria will more than double in the next six months. Here’s a look at the crisis in figures. more »
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Photo: Migrant mother, Thailand
Posted by The IRC on December 18, 2012
A photo share for International Migrants Day (December 18): Saw Khu, the IRC’s senior advocacy officer in Thailand, chats with a migrant mother working on the docks of the capital, Bangkok. more »
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How to make your money work harder for refugees
Posted by The IRC on December 18, 2012
Your employer may match charitable donations. Now, you can double — or even triple— the impact of your generous gift to the IRC with a matching gift from your company. more »
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Holiday gifts that save lives: Last chance to order printed cards
Posted by The IRC on December 17, 2012
When you give Rescue Gifts for the holidays, you help the IRC provide critical assistance to refugee families around the world. Today, Dec. 17, is the last chance to order printed cards to help ensure delivery by Dec. 24. more »
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Small farmers in Zimbabwe get a buzz from honey
Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on December 17, 2012
With global demand for honey on the rise, the IRC is working with the Zimbabwe government to support smallholder farmers learning the art of beekeeping. more »
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What's on your wish list?
Posted by The IRC on December 14, 2012
We've made some new and exciting additions to our Rescue Gifts catalog this year, including Emergency Cookstoves ($53) - perfect for foodies. Which one is on your holiday list? more »
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Bringing precious water to thousands of rural Afghans
Posted by Ned Colt on December 14, 2012
Only 12% of Afghans in rural areas have access to clean water: Many are forced to drink water from contaminated puddles and streams. The IRC is building wells, pipelines and reservoirs and training residents to make repairs. more »
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On the streets of Bangkok
Posted by The IRC on December 13, 2012
Bangkok: the sprawling capital of Thailand inspires all manner of images and intrigue. But for refugees and migrants who are living in its shadows, the city can mean something very different. more »
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How to make last-minute charitable gifts to the IRC for 2012
Posted by The IRC on December 13, 2012
Thank you for your interest in supporting the humanitarian work of the IRC. If you would like to make a tax-deductible charitable donation before the end of 2012, you may do so online, by mail, by phone, or by making a gift of stock or mutual funds. more »
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A garden grows in the Bronx
Posted by The IRC on December 12, 2012
In spring and summer, at a busy intersection in the South Bronx, refugees from around the world gather at one of New York City’s hidden gems—Drew Gardens—where they spend the day tending vegetable beds, learning about nutrition and trading stories about their new lives in the United States. more »
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