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Why is cash assistance a critical form of humanitarian aid?
Find out how the IRC is using cash assistance to meet humanitarian needs around the world.
- Article
- October 20, 2023
Why the IRC is committed to cash relief
Sixty percent of refugees worldwide live in cities and communities rather than in camps. Providing refugees cash instead of goods like blankets or food, allows aid agencies like the International Rescue Committee to reach refugees quickly and at a lower cost. Cash relief is also good for the economy. It means refugees can buy what they need from local shops, growing their communities.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Economic recovery and development at the International Rescue Committee: cash relief
Evidence shows that in many contexts, cash relief is a more efficient and cost-effective solution in crisis settings than food, clothing and in-kind donations.
- Resource
- October 6, 2016
What is humanitarian aid and why is it important?
Humanitarian aid saves millions of lives each year and creates a safer world. Learn more about what it is, why it’s important and what you can do to help.
- Article
- February 10, 2025
Why are children so vulnerable to famine and other hunger crises? 
Across the world, hunger crises are disproportionately impacting children. Learn why children are especially vulnerable to famine and what the IRC is doing to help. 
- Article
- October 19, 2023
Why are Venezuelans leaving their country?
Every day, thousands of Venezuelans leave their country in search of safety and stability. Here is what you need to know about the unfolding crisis.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Why is Yemen the world's worst humanitarian crisis?
The war in Yemen is contributing to what the U.N. says could become "the worst famine in the world in 100 years." 22 million people are in need of aid.
- Article
- July 1, 2022
What is COP28? Why this year’s climate summit is important
The annual global climate summit offers a chance to address climate injustice and refocus climate action on the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
- Article
- November 29, 2023
Working with markets across sectors and outcomes
This paper aims to articulate why markets are at the core of the IRC’s programming in economic recovery and development and beyond and how the IRC does and should engage with markets across sectors.
- Resource
- February 1, 2016
Why Central Americans join the caravan: ‘because there’s no scarier place than home’
Meghan López, who leads the IRC’s work in El Salvador, explains why Central Americans are risking their lives to flee their countries.
- Article
- June 27, 2022