Artists, athletes and thought leaders from around the globe support the International Rescue Committee and its mission. We are honored to partner with a distinguished group of ambassadors committed to uplifting and championing our work of helping refugees and other people facing crises to survive, recover and take control of their lives.

Ambassador Samantha Power reflects upon being honored with the 2020 International Rescue Committee (IRC) Freedom Award. Read more about Ambassador Power and the IRC's Rescue Dinner 2020.

Here from Setayesh*, an aid worker in Afghanistan. She did not feel safe speaking on camera, so her words are read aloud by actress and International Rescue Committee Ambassador Lena Headey.

IRC Ambassador Natalie Portman shares why she admires the work of the International Rescue Committee. "For nearly a century, refugee families have turned to the IRC for the resources and support they need to rebuild their lives. Please, donate what you can today.” Natalie has an important message for you this holiday season. Join her and donate to the IRC today.

IRC Ambassador Rami Malek shares why he admires the work of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). "I support the IRC because I believe everyone should have an opportunity to seek a better future for themselves. My family had that opportunity and I’m so very grateful for it." Join him and donate to the IRC today. 

Together Sesame Street's Grover and International Rescue Committee ambassador Mandy Patinkin are on a mission to help refugee children. Learn more about the IRC's partnership with Sesame Workshop to address the educational needs of young Syrian refugees in the Middle East.

In a tribute video voiced by International Rescue Committee Ambassadors Rami Malek and Rashida Jones, the IRC celebrates courageous refugees and resilient IRC team members who stepped up during this challenging time to help people affected by the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Actor and IRC Ambassador Mandy Patinkin and businesswoman and philanthropist Cindy McCain recently visited the International Rescue Committee's welcome center in Phoenix, Arizona. Mandy and Cindy sat down to talk about the need for the U.S. to remain a safe haven for people escaping violence and persecution.