In acute emergencies, the IRC establishes emergency water, sanitation and hygiene promotion programs, ensuring that life-saving services can be initiated efficiently. As countries evolve from emergencies to rebuilding, the IRC works to build stronger community and government oversight on improved water, hygiene and sanitation services, and maintenance of systems.

Clashes continue despite a ceasefire agreement in northeast Syria. Here’s what you need to know about the humanitarian impact of the Turkish military offensive.

Horrific attacks in cities like Orlando and Paris have sparked a dangerous backlash against refugees in Europe and the United States — particularly against Syrians, 13 million of whom have been uprooted by nearly five years of terror at home.

The humanitarian visited devastated communities to speak with residents who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods.