A Yazidi family from Iraq, one of the many ethnic minorities persecuted by ISIS, was preparing for a joyful reunion in the land of the free when things changed. Here is their story.

As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates in crisis zones like Syria, Yemen and the U.S.-Mexico border, your generosity helps the IRC to broaden our efforts as countries face a double emergency.

The Trump administration has enacted a travel ban targeting 19 countries, which will prevent people from entering the U.S. Learn more about the travel ban and what’s at stake.

Humanitarian needs are skyrocketing, with 339 million people expected to need assistance by 2024—a 400% increase in five years. At the IRC, we tackle this challenge through innovation and cost-effectiveness, ensuring every dollar delivers maximum impact.

Cuts to U.S. aid are putting public health in danger by stopping programs that fight and treat infectious diseases. This increases the risk of outbreaks spreading around the world.

This report outlines the findings from an assessment of ServiceInfo and Refugee.Info, drawing on perspectives and reflections from stakeholders across the humanitarian spectrum, including affected populations themselves. The objectives of this study were to describe how these platforms work, provide recommendations for how they might be improved, and explore how these platforms might become more sustainable over time. The findings within this report are intended for both internal IRC audiences as well as external audiences within the sector interested in ICT solutions for affected populations in urban crises.

A set of recommendations from the IRC