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The IRC's COVID-19 response in northwest Syria
No running water. Crowded living conditions. Limited access to health care. This is the reality for nearly 1 million displaced people in northwest Syria, where the IRC has adapted our programs to protect people from the spread of COVID-19.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC staff support Community Health Worker efforts
Staff at the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City now serve in an additional capacity: community health workers for the Office of Health Disparities helping underserved communities affected by the pandemic access services.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Why Wait? How the Humanitarian System Can Better Fund Women-Led and Women’s Rights Organizations
Women’s rights and women-led organizations (WROs/WLOs) are a critical driving force in providing effective gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response services to women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Although rhetorical recognition of WROs/WLOs has grown at policy levels, funding to WROs/WLOs remains incredibly low. Following on from “Why Not Local?”, this report provides analysis from across three contexts: Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Ukraine. It reveals the pervasive systemic barriers preventing WROs/WLOs to access humanitarian funding.
- Resource
- March 7, 2023
Ceasefire must be reinstated to avert worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza, the IRC warns
- Press Release
- March 26, 2025
Refugees in Garden City Share Their Stories to Celebrate World Refugee Day
The IRC in Garden City hosted a community forum, where refugees resettled in Garden City were given an opportunity to tell their stories and their community was given an opportunity to learn more about the services provided by the IRC.
- Announcement
- July 26, 2016
Building household resilience in Jordan
As economic recovery activities for refugees in Jordan are restricted, the IRC has found that the provision of unconditional cash assistance coupled with case management, health services, psychosocial support, and outreach is a valuable means of reducing this distress.
- Report
- October 1, 2015
Honduras
A growing humanitarian crisis in Northern Central America continues to force thousands of people to displace in search for safety every year. Violence in Honduras is at levels akin to war zones. The International Rescue Committee serves individuals and families who are at risk of violence and displacement in Honduras with programming to satisfy their most urgent needs as well as working with communities and families to mitigate and prevent violence.
- Country
Building Credit: IRC loan officer recognized for outstanding work
Phyllis Korogodsky, a loan officer with the IRC in Phoenix, was recently recognized by the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) with a resolution at their quarterly board meeting. The resolution read: “...[T]he CEO Board recognizes and thanks Phyllis Korogodosky for her exceptional service in her role as a Loan officer and Financial Coach for refugees in Arizona.” CEO is a subsidiary of the IRC that offers participants access to a range of affordable financial products that can accelerate clients’ upward economic mobility. Recently certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the Center offers credit-building, auto, and business loans to low-income borrowers.
- Announcement
- November 21, 2017
Syria
The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving support to Syrians struggling to survive a war now in its thirteenth year.
- Country
Refugees gain job-search skills with new friends at Love Turlock
A dozen refugees got a chance to polish their interview skills during Love Turlock on April 29. IRC’s “Compassion for Refugees” project was one of 70 community projects taking place during the day of community service.
- Announcement
- November 23, 2021