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How the Emergency Rescue Committee became the International Rescue Committee and where we are today
Netflix’s Transatlantic tells the story of how Varian Fry and the Emergency Rescue Committee helped thousands of refugees flee France during World War II. Read how the organization became the International Rescue Committee and how we’ve continued to support people facing conflict and crisis for the past 90 years. Through the years 1933 Varian Fry at his office in Marseilles in the spring of 1941.
- About the IRC
How can I help Afghanistan?
The crisis in Afghanistan is putting the lives of thousands of people at risk, including those who supported the U.S. Learn what you can do to help Afghans.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Three Somali mothers battle drought and famine
Meet Fartun, Nasteho and Halima, who are all fighting to secure a brighter future for their children in Somalia.
- Article
- September 12, 2023
G7: On World Humanitarian Day 300 women aid workers and allies call on world leaders to better protect the women and girls caught up in conflict and crisis.
- Press Release
- August 17, 2022
Ahead of International Women’s Day, International Rescue Committee violence experts reveal five most dangerous places to be a girl right now
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Uganda
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding their lives from decades of war and refugees seeking safety from ongoing conflicts in neighboring countries such as South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Somalia.
- Country
David Miliband, IRC president and CEO, gives GWU commencement address
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Italy
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to people in Italy whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by conflict and disaster. We operate a variety of programs across Italy with a strong focus on supporting vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, women and children.
- Country
Bezos Family Foundation program launches challenge to address key world needs
The World Needs Challenge will donate up to $2.5 million to groups supporting children and youth by mobilizing students and educators to use art-ivism to support five global issues
- Announcement
- September 17, 2021
IRC calls for international community not to leave Yemen behind as leaders convene for pledging conference
- Press Release
- March 14, 2023