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Mandy Patinkin in Greece, with a mountain of refugees' lifejackets

Mandy Patinkin: Witnessing the refugee crisis in Europe

Actor Mandy Patinkin is traveling in Europe with the IRC this week to see the refugee crisis firsthand, and meet brave and resilient people at various stages of their own journeys from harm to home. Follow his path - and theirs - from Greece to Serbia and Berlin.

ArticleMarch 3, 2017
Lena heady listens to a woman speaking about her refugee experience

Lena Headey learns how refugees are coping with the coronavirus crisis

Lena Headey spoke with an IRC psychologist on a Zoom video call to understand how the coronavirus is impacting refugees trapped in overcrowded conditions in Greece.

ArticleApril 24, 2020
A refugee family find temporary shelter in a camp in Greece. Photo taken by Jodi Hilton for the IRC.

Refugee crisis appeal: Join our response

Because so much more needs to be done to address the needs of refugees, both in Europe and in the Middle East, the IRC is asking individuals, foundations and corporations to help us expand and deepen the impact of our work.

ArticleAugust 24, 2016
Dr. Hazem at the IRC's clinic in Zaatari refugee camp.

What gives hope to health workers who are battling the coronavirus?

Hear from IRC health workers around the world about their response to the coronavirus pandemic—and what gives them hope.

ArticleApril 7, 2020
Young refugees, seen in silhouette, warm themselves by a bonfire on a derelict industrial strip in Belgrade near graffiti that reads "PLEASE HELP US."

What is being done to help refugees survive winter in the Balkans?

As thousands of refugees are stranded or risking their lives trying to transit through Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary in extremely cold weather, the IRC and its partners in Serbia are providing winter relief, including clothing, medicine and other emergency aid in some of the most challenging locations.

ArticleJanuary 12, 2017
Nazia and Rolian dance outside at Elonas refugee camp.

A friendship born in dance

Nazia and Rolian bonded at a refugee camp in Greece over their love for dance. The two 16-year-old girls—one from Afghanistan, the other from Syria—practice Zumba moves to videos downloaded on Nazia’s mobile phone.

ArticleJune 28, 2017
A young refugee in Greece says goodbye to an IRC aid worker as he leaves the camp to be reunited with relatives.

Hope – after months of traveling alone

A new day is dawning for Ahmed, a 17-year-old refugee from Syria. Rescued from the streets of Athens, he found a safe space to stay with the IRC in Greece and is now on his way to be reunited with his uncle in Germany.

ArticleNovember 1, 2017

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