Families fleeing violence and persecution in Latin America are often forced to leave their homes on a moment’s notice. Here is what one family was able to bring as they crossed the U.S. border for safety.

They are parents, children, teachers, doctors and nurses…just some of the thousands whose lives have been disrupted by the worsening Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mt. Nyiragongo erupted on May 22, causing thousands to flee nearby Goma. Here's what you need to know about the volcano and the bigger picture in Congo.

The war in Syria destroyed Hila’s house. Now she lives in a camp, far from most of her family. Learn how she finds the support she needs to cope.

Reem takes a deep breath, closing her eyes as she lets her mind calm. This simple technique, which she learned from her IRC counselor, has helped Reem overcome the trauma of living in war-torn Syria.

In June 2015, International Rescue Committee president David Miliband visited Nigerian refugees in Niger, where more than 150,000 have found safety after fleeing ongoing violence in their country.