To illustrate the harsh reality Syrians face, the IRC produced its first virtual reality film. Read how virtual reality is changing the way we tell stories.

With the IRC’s support, Nour, a Syrian refugee living in Jordan, was able to envision her future as a lawyer. Photographer Meredith Hutchison shares her story.

While these countries represent less than 6 percent of the world’s population, they host more than half of all people identified as being in need globally.

The Biden-Harris Administration has taken important and crucial steps to provide relief to the most vulnerable populations abroad, such as through the American Rescue Plan’s supplemental funding for the international response; contributions to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and commitments to provide 500 million vaccine doses and donate another 80 million excess doses to low- and middle-income countries. But vaccine donations alone are insufficient; they must be complemented by clear plans for and investments in the efficient and rapid delivery of doses, with careful attention to areas not reached by national governments.