Kristine left her home in Latvia with her family six years ago. Today, she lives with her husband and two children in Nuremberg, Germany and is proud to provide a better life for them through her small business.

Superman is hero and a refugee. He was forced to flee from the dying planet Krypton to Earth, where he was adopted by a Kansas family. After learning strong moral values and discovering his superpowers, Superman stands up for the weak and vulnerable people of Earth.

The IRC's annual Emergency Watchlist reveals the countries expected to face the worst humanitarian crises in 2022. Here is a glimpse into the top three countries at most risk. Where systems fail, the IRC steps in to help families survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

Central American families fleeing violence who are released from detention in the U.S. are often left at bus stations with scant information on what to do next as they seek asylum. Call your Senator now and tell them it is time for Congress to put a stop to the Trump administration’s attacks on asylum seekers.

Alice is a South Sudanese refugee-turned-entrepreneur who runs a successful nut-roasting business in Uganda. Her family fled to Uganda after her village was attacked by militants. With the IRC' s support, Alice was able to kickstart her business. This is her story.

Thousands of people are fleeing their homes as the Iraqi army, Kurdish Peshmerga and coalition forces fight to retake Mosul — Iraq's second largest city — from the ISIS militant group. The IRC is providing emergency cash relief and other support to displaced families.

Meet Taghreed and her 9-year-old son Yousif, who share a sweet passion for baking. After fleeing from extremists in Iraq, the family was resettled by the International Rescue Committee in Seattle where Taghreed works as a professional pastry cook.  

The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

Women uprooted by war or natural disaster should be able to choose whether, when, and how many children to have. Ashley Wolfington, International Rescue Committee senior technical advisor, explains the importance of contraception and family planning in a refugee crisis. Learn more about the IRC's work in health.