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Fire devastates displacement camp in northeast Nigeria, leaving over 12,500 people in dire need of urgent humanitarian assistance, IRC warns
- Press Release
- March 25, 2025
Could you imagine being a refugee in the winter?
Imagine being a refugee in a tented settlement during a winter storm. This is the reality for thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Donate monthly to support our work.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Girls in Jordan create their futures
Syrian refugee girls living in Jordan have experienced the trauma of their country’s civil war, the loss of loved ones and their homes, the struggle to survive in a new country. The International Rescue Committee gives these young girls the skills and support they need to build a better future for themselves. Read one girl's story.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
A bridge to a new life
How do refugees get to the United States? For most, the journey starts at a Resettlement Support Center funded by the U.S. Department of State and run by its international agency partners, such as the International Rescue Committee. Meet refugees who are on their way with the RSC's help.
- Article
- September 23, 2022
Enroll for Summer Classes: job readiness and financial classes available
Whether you're entering the U.S. workforce, building financial stability, or planning ahead, IRC’s free summer classes are here to support your journey. These free classes are available now to anyone in the community! Interpretation is available upon request.
- Announcement
- July 9, 2025
GenR DC Metro Back To School Backpack Drive
GenR DC Metro is running a Back to School Backpack Drive out the IRC Silver Spring Office. We are doing a big push this month for backpacks and supplies for refugee and immigrant children in the DC Metro area. Our goal is to supply 50 families and we need your support!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has drastically disrupted millions of lives, displacing people and creating unprecedented humanitarian needs. As of today, 12.7 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Since February 2022, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been working in Ukraine alongside local partners to deliver life-saving support to people affected by the war, helping them survive, recover, and regain control of their future.
- Resource
- August 20, 2025
Economic Wellbeing classes & video resources
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is now offering live, online weekly classes available nationwide on a variety of topics focused on providing remote support to refugees and other immigrants during the pandemic and economic crisis. Visit this page for more information about class times and other resources.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC Charlottesville Highlights Refugee Voices
The IRC in Charlottesville hosted Refuge and Renewal: Stories of Hope, a fundraiser and storytelling event in collaboration with WTJU radio. Former refugee clients shared personal narratives through panel discussions focused on lived experience and the power of storytelling. With over 100 attendees and a significant amount of money raised, the event celebrated resilience, fostered community connection, and supported ongoing services for IRC clients.
- Announcement
- July 11, 2025
Venezuela: a crisis that 'breaks a mother's soul'
Cibel, Carina and Andrea are among the 3 million people who have left Venezuela as violence and a severe economic crisis grip their country. The three mothers have struggled in neighboring Colombia, but emergency support from the International Rescue Committee is helping them start to build a new life for their families.
- Video
- June 27, 2022