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In Congo, parents work together to improve their children's school
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, neighbors are working together with the International Rescue Committee to build up and improve their communities. They're making and influencing decisions that affect their communities' futures—for example, deciding whether to build new schools or health centers, improve roads or construct water collection points.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Separated for Decades, Mothers Reunited with their Children
In honor of Mother's Day, we share the story of two mothers reunited with their children after decades apart thanks to the Central American Minors program and the help of the IRC.
- Announcement
- May 3, 2017
How the IRC treats malnourished children
The IRC’s life-saving malnutrition treatment helps over 90% of children recover. But cuts to humanitarian aid from the United States are putting this life-saving work at risk.
- Article
- April 18, 2025
Education at the International Rescue Committee: Primary-school aged children
The IRC’s education programming for primary school-aged children has three overarching goals: (1) to ensure that children enroll in and attend school regularly; (2) to protect children from all forms of violence in school and on their way to school; and (3) to build fundamental reading, math and social-emotional skills.
- Resource
- October 3, 2016
What is happening to children and pregnant mothers in Gaza?
Right now, nearly every person in Gaza is in need of humanitarian assistance. But children are bearing the brunt of the war that’s endured for over a year.
- Article
- October 30, 2024
Cameroon: Conflict and COVID won't keep these children from school
“I want all children to go to school, especially girls who are told that they should stay home.” Meet 10-year-old Anastasie and other children now back in class.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Nurturing care for children living in humanitarian settings
This brief summarizes actions that program planners and implementers should take to minimize the impact that emergencies have on the lives of young children and their families.
- Report
- December 14, 2020
The Impact of Child Watch: Learning for Parents and Children
The Child Watch Center is a safe, enriching, and educational environment for refugee children. By creating this childcare program, refugee parents were able to attend more classes at the IRC.
- Announcement
- November 29, 2021
IRC workshops strengthen support for children
Over the summer, the IRC in Utah’s Health Program launched its Attachment Vitamins Workshop Series, strengthening parent–child relationships while promoting emotional support for children
- Announcement
- October 29, 2025
3 ways the IRC and 'Sesame Street' will bring education to Syrian children
With $100 million awarded in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100andChange competition, the International Rescue Committee and 'Sesame Street' will reach millions of refugee children in the Middle East with education and hope. In this video, see our work in action in Lebanon as we help young Syrian children build the language, reading, math and emotional skills they need to succeed.
- Video
- June 27, 2022