International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The IRC in Central African Republic

IRC staff treats a baby at a health center in Central African Republic (CAR)
Photo: Peter Biro/The IRC

The Central African Republic has faced conflict for almost a decade, and it continues today despite peace agreements. These years of instability have displaced 300,000 people and stunted the nation’s growth. The International Rescue Committee is helping the people of CAR to rebuild their lives in healthy, safe and productive communities that will lay a foundation for the country’s future.

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Inside our work in Central African Republic

  • Men holding guns stand against a wall
  • Two men lay bricks in a community rebuilding project
  • Mothers feed their babies with nutritious food from IRC emergency supplies
  • IRC staff with children in a Child-Friendly Space, part of child protection
  • Children in school as part of IRC education program
  • A mother sits near her baby in a health clinic.
  • A young boy sits near a murky river where he has walked to collect water
  • IRC staff sits with a woman as part of efforts to end and treat sexual violence
  • A woman sews for her small business supported by IRC's employment program
  • IRC staff member carries a baby in a health clinic

The IRC is providing vital services to the people of the Central African Republic (CAR) as they struggle to survive in a time of uncertainty. We are also educating them about their legal and human rights and the importance of cooperation and community building.


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How We Help

  • The IRC educates community leaders on national law and human rights.
  • We operate a mobile clinic to bring health care services to the most rural communities.
  • The IRC provides health care and emotional support to survivors of sexual violence.
  • We support schools that teach children to read and write and provide a safe place to play. 
  • We build latrines, dig wells and repair water sources to improve hygiene and access to safe water.
April 9, 2013 | Blog
Looters are creating chaos in the Central African Republic (CAR) following last month's coup, putting what is already one of the world's poorest countries on the brink of a hunger crisis.