The United States has a long tradition of welcoming refugees fleeing persecution and conflict. Learn how the IRC helps refugees in the U.S. and how you can too.

There are now more than 82 million refugees and displaced people around the world. The International Rescue Committee is providing relief to millions in war zones and other countries in crisis; in Europe, where refugees continue to seek safety; and in our 20+ resettlement offices in the United States.

For decades European countries have offered a welcome to people fleeing terrible circumstances of war and persecution. Today the International Rescue Committee is not only speaking out, but also working in Greece, Germany and Serbia —and supporting 15 European countries in all—to ensure that vulnerable refugees can safely rebuild their lives.

For decades European countries have offered a welcome to people fleeing terrible circumstances of war and persecution. Learn how the IRC helps in Europe.

In places like Syria and Lebanon, displaced families are experiencing frigid winter weather on top of what they are already facing — war, hunger and COVID-19.

Across the globe, record millions of people are being forced by violent conflict to flee their homes. These refugee families—children, women and men—are struggling to survive and recover. The International Rescue Committee and HBO's "Game of Thrones" have been working together to bring attention to the global refugee crisis.

Cash relief is one of the most efficient and effective forms of aid for thousands of uprooted people struggling to survive in times of crisis.

The IRC offers high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services and citizenship assistance in 23 cities across the United States. Our comprehensive immigration services are provided by fully qualified IRC staff accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals.

As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, people living in crisis will be hit hardest. The International Rescue Committee is scaling up our response to the pandemic.

Malnutrition isn’t just hunger. It’s a life-threatening condition that can rob children of the opportunity to live full, healthy and productive lives.