We help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives

For over 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has helped people affected by conflict and disaster. Today, we provide emergency relief wherever it's urgently needed, and help communities rebuild around the world and across the United States. In 2024 alone...

  • 1.6 million
    children and youth enrolled in our learning programs
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    2.8 million
    people gained access to clean water
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    10.6 million
    patients received primary health care consultations
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    60,000+
    people, including refugees and asylum seekers, received vital support in the U.S.

Delivering life-changing aid, no matter what

IRC provides critical programs through cost-effective, evidence-based programming that transform lives—but we need your help. Learn more about our work below.

Our commitment to cost efficiency

When you donate to the IRC, you're investing in an organization that prioritizes efficiency and effectiveness.

Why the IRC

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I support the IRC because I believe everyone should have an opportunity to seek a better future for themselves. My family had that opportunity and I’m so very grateful for it.

Rami Malek
Actor and IRC Ambassador

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