Cyclone Kenneth is the second hurricane-force storm to hit southeast Africa in less than six weeks. As the IRC's team in Tanzania readied to respond if needed, our lifesaving Cyclone Idai response continued in Zimbabwe.

The first thing this family did upon arriving to America from El Salvador was get to work, study, and make a better life for their new community as well as themselves.

Among the dozens of refugees who recently visited Washington, D.C. to tell their stories to Congress, here are fo new Americans who exemplify their vision of hope and acceptance.

Learn about some of the well-known artists, ambassadors and other luminaries who were once refugees.

Actress and activist Piper Perabo reflects on her visit to the Greek island of Lesbos where the IRC is providing critical aid for refugees fleeing from war-torn countries.

The second largest Ebola outbreak in history is raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where ongoing violence is affecting responders’ ability to control the disease.

Artist Marc Chagall is known for his poetic, colorful paintings. He was also a refugee.

Mohand, a refugee from Sudan, has brought peace and calm into Sophie's home in London since he moved in last year.

This World Refugee Day, the IRC has partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate galleries and the Victoria and Albert Museum to celebrate refugee artists and entrepreneurs—and to show what would be lost without their contributions.

Lena Headey, Keegan Michael Key and Mandy Patinkin come together to pay tribute to the refugees who have shaped our world.