The International Rescue Committee entered Burkina Faso in late March to begin an emergency needs assessment. The assessment began in Ouagadougou to conduct key informant interviews with other actors in country and to determine the priority location for this assessment, details of which are included below. Primary data collection was then conducted in Djibo to better understand priority needs of displaced Burkinabe and any gaps in the services currently available.

International Rescue Committee report analyzing overcrowded camp conditions in Sittwe in Myanmar's Rakhine State, and their impact on health and protection

Compact models—in a variety of forms—have been used to address the development and humanitarian needs generated by refugee crises. This brief outlines a particular iteration of a compact approach that incorporates critical components into a systematic model with clear requirements and accountability.

After 100 years of service, we want the impact of our programs and the influence of our ideas to further empower those caught in crisis to make lasting change in their lives. Read about our strategy.