A new report reflects on the IRC’s Resilient Futures program, which was made possible with support from the Citi Foundation, which has been providing refugees and displaced people with support to help people start and grow their own businesses and develop the skills they need to get jobs in local labor markets for the past seven years.  

Drought and conflict have left record numbers of people in the East Africa and other regions in dire need of aid. The world must act now to avert famine.

In Mali, the deteriorating humanitarian situation has forced more than 400,000 people to move within the country, particularly in the central and northern regions. By 2023, more than 8.8 million people, including 15% with disabilities, will be in need.

The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) is one of the most critical tools at the Bank’s disposal in its mission to end extreme poverty on a livable planet. This makes the IDA replenishment more than just a chance to mobilize funds — it’s a critical opportunity to reshape how development finance works for the communities that need it most.