The IRC's impact at a glance
The IRC operates in more than 40 crisis-affected countries around the world. This slideshow shows some of the ways we make a difference.
After severe flooding submerged one-third of Pakistan, the IRC quickly responded with emergency support. Above, Fozia is greeted by an IRC staff member at a medical relief center in the flood-affected Nowshera region. Photo: Saima Javaid for the IRC
The IRC and Sesame Workshop have partnered to create the Ahlen Simsim program, which has reached millions of refugee children in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq with in-person programs and a TV show designed to help them grow and thrive. Saeed, who was born with Down’s Syndrome and forced to flee conflict in Syria, learned important lessons, like how to manage his emotions, when his mother enrolled him in an Ahlen Simsim program. Photo: Mohammed Abara for the IRC
Arifa, 18, Zahra, 22, and Hadisa, 18, evacuated Afghanistan when the Emirates of Afghanistan, commonly known as the Taliban, took control of the country. With the IRC’s support, they resettled in the U.S. and were enrolled in courses at Arizona State University. “Here, there’s lots of opportunity for women,” Zahra said. “As a woman, you can achieve all your dreams here.” Photo: Nisha Datt for the IRC
Dr. Fahmo comforts a two-year-old patient being treated for severe malnutrition at the Di Martino hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. “I wish for Somalia to recover completely. I hope no one will struggle to find food or water,” says Dr. Fahmo. Severe drought, conflict and a lack of humanitarian support have contributed to a hunger crisis in the country. Photo: Ismail Abdihakim for the IRC
Dr. Najia (center) runs the IRC’s mobile medical units in Afghanistan which provide health care in remote areas of the country. “I am very proud of my team,” says Dr. Najia. “We have increased access to health care for women and girls.” Photo: Oriane Zerah for the IRC, funded by the European Union.
Eva stands between her mom and aunt in Kharkiv, Ukraine after the family received winter supplies and registered to receive cash assistance from the IRC. The war in Ukraine has left millions without power or access to food, and destroyed critical infrastructure like hospitals and schools. Photo: Tamara Kiptenko for the IRC
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