IRC in the News

January, 2012

January 30, 2012 -

A Young Refugee Searches for a Place in Idaho's Reshaped Economy

In the last few years, more than 4,000 refugees have found their way to Idaho. They’ve come from Africa, and from East and South Asia. Most came to Boise. For years, the city’s strong economy, good quality affordable housing and supportive community created an especially favorable environment for refugee resettlement. Now, the recession has shifted that picture.

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January 26, 2012 -

Al Jazeera

Violence spurs Somali aid groups to cut back

Less than half of the four million Somalis requiring aid to avoid starvation have proper access to it, according to the United Nations.

Famine was first identified in the Horn of Africa six months ago, but security fears tied to anti-government al Shabab fighters, who still control large swaths of south-central Somalia, have led many aid organisations to scale back their efforts.

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January 26, 2012 -

The Global Journal

2012 Top 100 Best NGOs by The Global Journal

International Rescue Committee comes in at Number Five

GENEVA - The Global Journal is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Top 100 Best NGOs' list. The first international ranking of its kind, this exclusive in-depth feature will no doubt stimulate debate, while providing academics, diplomats, policymakers, international organizations and the private sector an insight into the ever changing dynamics and innovative approaches of the non-profit world and its 100 leading actors.

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January 23, 2012 -

Mashable

Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman Team Up to Fight Famine

Batman, Superman and the rest of the Justice League of America are about to start fighting the famine in the Horn of Africa as part of We Can Be Heroes, a massive effort by DC Entertainment, Time Warner and three key NGOs to provide food and nourishment to those in need.

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January 12, 2012 -

Le Monde

Keeping the Commitments Made to Haiti

Two years ago this week, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, bringing death and destruction on an unimaginable scale. Many hundreds of thousands of Haitians lost their lives or suffered terrible injuries on January 12th, 2010. Those who survived faced an uncertain future without homes, livelihoods, protection, or the basic services needed to survive.

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January 11, 2012 -

The Baltimore Sun

Put out the welcome mat

Our view: Baltimore can grow only if attracts foreign immigrants willing to settle here

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