Who We Are

In 1933, Albert Einstein and a small group of humanitarians formed what would become the International Rescue Committee. Today, we deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always with a focus on the unique needs of women and girls. Our work spans more than 40 crisis-affected countries, and we provide resettlement, asylum, and integration services in communities across the United States and Europe.

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Since 1933, the IRC has been at the forefront of providing not only aid, but also innovative solutions.

Our global impact

With displacement figures near record highs, the need for humanitarian aid is urgent. Each year, the IRC reaches millions of people impacted by crises. In 2025, this included:

  • 602,500+
    children and youth supported in learning programs
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    2.5 million
    people supported with improved water supply services
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    723,300+
    people admitted to nutrition programs
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    330,000+
    people served by resettlement, asylum and integration programs globally

Inside our work

Every day, the International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. This is what it looks like:

 

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