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There are several ways that you can designate the IRC as your charity of choice in your workplace giving campaigns to support people fleeing war and persecution.

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The International Rescue Committee’s staff leadership board and senior leaders group manage the strategy and implementation of the IRC’s humanitarian work worldwide.

Poor health can undermine people’s potential to improve their lives. The IRC helps those who are experiencing or recovering from conflict and disaster reduce their risk of falling ill and receive treatment when they do get sick.  

The International Rescue Committee first bestowed its Freedom Award for extraordinary contributions to the cause of refugees and human freedom to Willy Brandt. The year was 1957.