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Untapped humanitarian demand: A business case for expanding digital financial services

The International Rescue Committee commissioned Strategy Impact Advisors to build a return on investment (ROI) model to estimate whether or not a business case exists for expanded coverage of digital financial services in crisis-prone areas.

ReportMay 1, 2016
Husband and wife from Iraq in their restaurant

U.S. business leaders to Trump: Refugees enrich America

In the wake of the Trump Administration's contested travel ban, 80 CEOs and other business leaders have signed a letter calling on President Donald Trump to uphold refugee and immigration policies that affirm the equal opportunity of the American Dream.

ArticleFebruary 14, 2017

From refugee to Camelback Corridor business owner

At first glance, you might think Ming’s Water and Ice is just another business along the Camelback Light Rail Corridor, a major transit corridor in the heart of uptown Phoenix. However, a closer look at refugee owner Nick Ming's story shows an entrepreneurial spirit shared by many refugees. 

AnnouncementDecember 5, 2019
Susan and partner Mariam outside Nairobi salon

In Nairobi, a young entrepreneur builds her salon business

With support from the International Rescue Committee, Susan Kayongo is able to run her own salon in Nairobi.

ArticleDecember 24, 2013

Jeremy Konydyk on the flaws in the humanitarian business model

Bureaucracy, turf wars and miscoordination are part and parcel of the U.N. and the aid sector. But the U.N. is what donors make it, says the former head of disaster relief for USAID.

Aid and innovation

Summary and recommendations: Making electronic payments work for humanitarian response // Untapped humanitarian demand: A business case for expanding digital financial services

To realize a global scale-up in cash transfers, countries facing crises must have the necessary infrastructure and financial services in place to make payments safely and efficiently.

ReportMay 1, 2016

Inspired by employees, local business donates face masks to newcomers

Misty Mountain Manufacturing has long-partnered with the IRC in Seattle's economic empowerment program, hiring many employees from refugee communities over the past 10 years. Now they're helping newcomers in a new way: donating face masks!

AnnouncementJuly 9, 2020

David Miliband: NGOs, businesses and private citizens must "step up" for refugees as governments retreat

RemarksMay 15, 2018
Bashar stands and talks to two of his colleagues, who are sitting on the mobile stage Bashar uses. One colleague with a blue hat is clapping his hands while the other colleague, a woman, holds a cello

Meet Bashar: the Syrian artist making magic with his mobile theater

Theater director and Syrian refugee Bashar always dreamed of having creative control over his art and being able to express himself freely. Now, he puts on his own productions.

ArticleFebruary 4, 2022

Economic Wellbeing classes & video resources

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is now offering live, online weekly classes available nationwide on a variety of topics focused on providing remote support to refugees and other immigrants during the pandemic and economic crisis. Visit this page for more information about class times and other resources.

AnnouncementOctober 9, 2020

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