The IRC in Chad
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In February 2004, the International Rescue Committee deployed an emergency response team to Chad to support Sudanese refugees fleeing violence in Darfur. Since then, Chad has hosted 250,000 Sudanese refugees as the brutal conflict continues. The IRC has been there to support them and the local population with vital resources and other services to make this time of transition as safe and easy as possible.
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Inside our work in Chad
A quarter million people have fled into Chad from neighboring Sudan to escape the brutal fighting there. The IRC has responded by providing lifesaving support and services to help them stay safe and healthy until they can return home.
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How We Help
- The IRC provides emergency health care and support for refugees and local communities.
- We manage hospitals, health centers and clinics for primary medical care.
- The IRC treats cholera and prevents it from spreading.
- We improve hygiene and sanitation and bring in clean water.
- The IRC trains teachers, providing high-quality education.
The IRC will start providing emergency nutrition to children under five and to pregnant and new mothers in Mongo -- one of the hardest-hit areas of Chad's drought-sticken Guéra region -- in the coming days.
April 5, 2012
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