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A nurse practitioner and refugee explains why she gives back
After her family fled war in Liberia and was resettled in Oakland, California by the IRC, Torbertha Torbor became a nurse practitioner in the hopes of giving back to her community. She's now on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Meet Ukrainian women finding a respite from war at the IRC women’s center in Dnipro
At our Dnipro safe space, displaced women and their hosts take a break from the experiences of the war and recreate a sense of the community they’ve lost.
- Article
- August 29, 2023
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
- July 9, 2025
Three Somali mothers battle drought and famine
Meet Fartun, Nasteho and Halima, who are all fighting to secure a brighter future for their children in Somalia.
- Article
- September 12, 2023
What is happening to children and pregnant mothers in Gaza?
Right now, nearly every person in Gaza is in need of humanitarian assistance. But children are bearing the brunt of the war that’s endured for over a year.
- Article
- October 30, 2024
Coronavirus facts: What is a pandemic?
Dr. Stacey Mearns and the IRC's team of health experts answer a few key questions about pandemics and how the coronavirus is impacting refugees and the IRC's work.
- Article
- 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
New NW Syria data finds rise in suicides as needs rise - and UN Security Council to vote on cross-border aid
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
What do people trapped in Ukrainian cities need?
While more than 4 million refugees have already fled Ukraine, millions more people remain trapped and in need of aid with their cities under attack. How to help.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Inside our work with children facing starvation
IRC staff know that steadfast and compassionate support can prevent the loss of young lives—and give families hope for the future.
- Article
- June 27, 2022