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ADAPT Sierra Leone case study 2016
In 2015 the IRC and Mercy Corps joined forces to launch ADAPT (Analysis Driven Agile Programming Techniques) to research, innovate and field test adaptive management techniques for the sector. In Sierra Leone, two education projects underway when Ebola hit highlighted how compliance arrangements can either amplify or stifle adaptability.
- Resource
- June 29, 2016
The youngest Syrian refugees learn through play
Refugees in Jordan—especially young children—have limited access to education. That's why the International Rescue Committee has trained Syrian refugees to teach them and vulnerable Jordanians how to use play as part of early learning. The program, "Reach Up and Learn," helps children ages six months to 2 1/2 years build their confidence, as well as language skills and other skills they need to thrive.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Sesame Workshop and the IRC, #100andChange finalist presentation
The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Street are working together to create a brighter future for 9 million children affected by war and conflict in the Syria region. We are honored to be a finalist in the MacArthur Foundation's #100andChange competition. Watch our full finalist presentation from Dec.11, 2017. Update, Dec.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Building safer communities with the Rape Recovery Center
The IRC in Salt Lake City partnered with the Rape Recovery Center to increase education opportunities focused on sexual violence prevention education, focusing on engaging groups of men and boys to access vital resources and engage in group discussion.
- Announcement
- October 28, 2022
The Afghan Women and Girls Program
Many Afghan female-identifying women* arrived in New York City with their education and economic goals as part of their resettling journey. This past year in 2022, the IRC in NY’s Education & Learning (E&L) team designed a program for Afghan women.
- Announcement
- November 21, 2023
Niger
The International Rescue Committee is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Niger, serving over 270,000 clients annually through programming that includes cash distribution, health care and malnutrition support, educational empowerment and protection services.
- Country
Safe Healing and Learning Spaces Toolkit
A Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) is a secure, caring and predictable place where children and adolescents living in conflict and crisis settings can learn, develop and be protected. The SHLS Toolkit provides child protection and education practitioners with all of the content needed to initiate an SHLS program.
- Resource
- August 18, 2016
Celebrating New Jersey's Refugee Youth Summer Academy
As the school year begins, the IRC in Elizabeth's Education & Learning Supervisor reflects on this year's summer youth programming success.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
The IRC warns intensifying violence in the West Bank is having a devastating impact on children’s lives and preventing vital aid delivery
- Press Release
- March 20, 2025
IRC advocacy team reaches out to community
In October, 2017, the IRC Kansas initiated it's outreach and education activities aimed at building support of continued refugee resettlement to educate, strengthen community support and enlist support from elected officials at all levels.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022