It's not every day you meet someone who has dedicated their life to serving and educating others all over the world. With an abundance of compassion and patience, Sister Liane has served 47 years as teacher with her congregation, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. As a volunteer at the Welcome Center, Sister Liane serves asylum seekers, helps prepare the showers, and ensures our clients have everything they need to feel fresh and clean after their long and tiring journey.

Discover why humanitarian access is blocked in Gaza and other crisis zones—and how the IRC delivers lifesaving aid despite the challenges.

The IRC has released its 2021 Emergency Watchlist, a global list of humanitarian crises that are expected to deteriorate the most over the coming year.

Determined to stay in Ukraine, Tetiana found shelter in an EU and IRC supported shelter with her daughters.

At our annual fundraising dinner, Breaking Bread, Rescue Partner Awards were presented to key supporters in Utah for their dedication to supporting refugees.

On July 27th, the Phoenix Welcome Center for Asylum-Seeking Families opened its doors for the first time. This was a beginning to the humanitarian assistance provided by the IRC and partner organizations.