Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently witnessed first­hand the refugee crisis engulfing Europe. Alongside International Rescue Committee aid workers in Greece, he met families who had fled Syria and other war­torn countries in hopes of finding a better life for their children in Europe. “Standing with them, I did not see strangers to be feared but the faces and stories of my own family.

The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.

David Miliband provides a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 and the International Rescue Committee's coronavirus response around the world.

The IRC is working in both Gaza and the West Bank to reach Palestinians in need with critical humanitarian aid.

Meet the Americans who are giving a warm welcome to refugees uprooted by conflict and violence, and helping families start anew in the United States.

As President Trump bars refugees for the second time with the signing of a new executive order today, this Syrian family remains uncertain if they will ever been able to start a new life in America. Read their story.