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Syrian refugees: "We risked our lives for our children"
Meet Mustapha and his wife Safaa, who risked their lives in hope of finding safety for their young children in Europe. The family of four fled from the warravaged city of Aleppo to Turkey and then took the dangerous boat journey to the Greek island of Lesbos. Mustafa is aware of the backlash against refugees that has engulfed Europe since the Nov.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Resilient Futures
IRC and Citi Foundation have worked together to empower vulnerable young people around the world since 2017 through our Resilient Futures partnership. We have supported over 5,400 people with business training and grants to start small businesses.
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Ukraine: Stories of resilience amid two years of war and a decade of conflict
As Ukraine marks two years since the escalation of the war, meet Alla, Natasha and Anna, who are each trying to maintain a normal life amidst the tragedy.
- Article
- February 25, 2025
IRC partners with the IKEA Foundation to build opportunities
The IRC and the IKEA Foundation are developing livelihood opportunities for refugees and vulnerable people in the communities that host them.
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Healing herself by helping others
Volunteering at an IRC-run clinic in Jordan has given this Syrian mother hope to aspire for a better future.
- Article
- September 26, 2022
What are heat waves and who do they impact?
Around the world, climate change is accelerating life-threatening heat waves. Some communities lack the necessary resources to ensure their safety.
- Article
- August 14, 2024
U.S. aid cuts are impacting millions of Afghans
Cuts to U.S. aid for Afghanistan threaten essential IRC programs that deliver food, health care, education and critical support to millions in crisis.
- Article
- April 25, 2025
EU-Ukraine Summit: unprecedented humanitarian needs call for renewed support
- Press Release
- February 2, 2023
Rebuilding a new life after human trafficking
One woman became a victim of human trafficking but has since rebuilt her life in the US with help from the IRC.
- Announcement
- January 23, 2019
Hundreds of thousands will be at risk if COVID-19 spreads in northeast Syria
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022