International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Inside our work in Uganda

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Women in a community peace committee meet, part of IRC peace program in Uganda
IRC staff shares message of empowering women in the community in Uganda
Girls carry loads on deserted road; IRC protects women and girls from violence
A boy with livestock; the IRC supports farmers to improve business and yield
The IRC helps small businesses, like this mechanic, and farmers get loans
IRC health staff gives medicine to children, treating common childhood diseases
Children pump clean water; the IRC educates about hygiene, clean water
This boy & thousands of others miss school to work; IRC puts children in school
Children attend school; the IRC renovates school buildings and trains teachers
Youth work in a woodshop, part of IRC job training and apprenticeship programs
Photo: Joanne Offer/IRC

The IRC helps Ugandans as they recover from conflict by encouraging peaceful community participation. The IRC is also providing vital services like health care, clean water and helping Ugandans look ahead with quality education, job training and financial support.