The world’s more than 68 million displaced people, the highest number ever recorded, require more than “aid as usual.” The IRC has taken on this challenge.
At every step of a refugee's journey, the IRC is there, helping people not only survive, but recover, rebuild and thrive.
When you have to leave everything behind...
Photo: Andres Brenner/IRC
With Venezuela caught in a political and economic tailspin, Andrea struggled to feed her children. In Colombia, where Andrea and her family sought relief, the IRC’s emergency cash support and other services have been a lifeline.
“It is difficult to describe with words how I felt the moment the IRC gave us help…I just cried and cried.”
When your child's life is at stake...
Photo: Kellie Ryan/IRC
Since the war in Yemen began, the life Mona and her family once knew has crumbled. When Mona’s daughters became dangerously malnourished, the IRC nursed them back to health. Yet as the war rages on, Mona remains anxious.
“Struggling has become our way of living… God only knows what future is waiting for us.”
When there's no hope of going home...
Photo: Abdullah Hammam/IRC
Nine-year-old Abeer loves coming to the IRC’s Safe Healing and Learning Space in Idlib, Syria with her sister Mariam. There the girls learn and play with other kids impacted by the war in Syria. Since attending, the girls’ confidence has grown.
Abeer dreams of becoming a teacher. Mariam says she wants to be a “doctor for children.”
When you have to start again...
Photo: Andrew Oberstadt/IRC
After fleeing violence in Iraq, Taghreed and her family were resettled by the IRC in Seattle. With help from the IRC, Taghreed became a pastry chef at a local bakery.
“I think baking makes me connect with people more. When you give them something, you make them happy—and that makes me happy, too.”
20 million
people in Yemen are food insecure.
Yemen is in the grip of a brutal civil war that has left 24 million people—80% of the population—in need of aid.
See how the IRC is helping families access health care90%
of Venezuelans are living in poverty.
Millions of hard-working Venezuelans have been plunged into poverty and now cannot afford even the most basic necessities such as food and health care.
See how the IRC is helping families with cash assistance.1.75 million
children in Syria are out of school.
After eight years of relentless fighting in Syria, trauma, toxic stress, and missed schooling can have devastating consequences on children's futures.
See how the IRC is providing safe spaces for kids to learn and heal.The IRC is there for refugees, every step of the way
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, we deliver lifesaving care to people fleeing violence, persecution and natural disaster. Year after year, the IRC is one of the highest-ranking nonprofits for accountability, transparency, and efficient use of your contributions.
The International Rescue Committee has earned the highest marks from Charity Watch and Charity Navigator, and meets all 20 of BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s accountability standards.