It may seem trivial, but as the cause of death for 760,000 children under the age of five annually, diarrhea is no joke. Here are some facts you may not have known about the disease:

After an arduous trek from Central America, families fleeing violence at home have reached the U.S. border with few possessions. These are some of the items IRC staff assisting asylum seekers in Arizona say are the most urgently needed.

IRC calls for ceasefire reinstatement and unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza amid reports of rising civilian casualties.

The IRC in Atlanta’s annual Thanksgiving Feast, held on November 1, 2025, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, was a joyful celebration of community and belonging. Thanks to generous volunteers and supporters, families shared home-cooked meals, stories, and laughter, with many experiencing their first Thanksgiving. The evening’s highlight came when Karla, a client from Colombia, shared her inspiring journey of resilience and new beginnings, reminding everyone of the power of hope and connection.