More than half of the world's refugees are children under the age of 18 and three-quarters are women and children. Find out the real story of refugees fleeing war and persecution. 

Growing up in exile, Mulu Bahre found his place in the world when he became an American citizen. He is now eager to give back to the country that accepted him and his family. Read his full story.

In northeastern Nigeria, an estimated 7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, with another 3 million in need of food assistance. Musician Femi Kuti travels to Maiduguri, Nigeria to see the work of the International Rescue Committee. 

Salam Bunyan strongly believes refugees bring unique perspectives and skills to their new countries—and hopes Americans see them as an asset rather than a burden. Read his story.

As a political activist in Ethiopia, Yisehak Samage's life became dangerous. He was resettled as a refugee in Baltimore where he bought his first house and dreams of going back to school for a doctorate degree. 

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, neighbors are working together with the International Rescue Committee to build up and improve their communities. They're making and influencing decisions that affect their communities' futures—for example, deciding whether to build new schools or health centers, improve roads or construct water collection points.

These brothers, both refugees, are the hope for America's future. One is studying to be a doctor, and the other a lawyer. Choosing to slam America’s door on refugees would be a betrayal of who we are as a nation. Read Patrick and George's story.

For nearly 40 years the United States resettlement program has been the best in the world, providing safety and opportunity to millions of refugees. But in his first week in office President Donald Trump signed an executive order that threatens to pull back the welcome mat.

We are honored that the MacArthur Foundation has selected this program as the winner of its 100&Change competition, a one-time $100 million grant to "make measurable progress toward solving a significant problem of our time." This award allows the IRC and Sesame Street to create what will be the largest early childhood intervention in the history of humanitarian response.

In a 1957 short film, actor Marlon Brando urges viewers to assist refugees fleeing the Hungarian Revolution by making a donation to the International Rescue Committee.