Humanitarian needs are skyrocketing, with 339 million people expected to need assistance by 2024—a 400% increase in five years. At the IRC, we tackle this challenge through innovation and cost-effectiveness, ensuring every dollar delivers maximum impact.

Cuts to U.S. aid are putting public health in danger by stopping programs that fight and treat infectious diseases. This increases the risk of outbreaks spreading around the world.

The Trump Administration took office on January 20, 2025—here’s how you can help refugees and asylum seekers.

Learn the meaning of famine, what causes it, and how we can prevent future famines through early action and humanitarian aid.

Within 72 hours of global emergencies, IRC delivers healthcare, water, protection, and economic support to 123 million displaced people worldwide.

The Trump administration has enacted a travel ban targeting 19 countries, which will prevent people from entering the U.S. Learn more about the travel ban and what’s at stake.

Kidnapped by traffickers in Honduras at age 14, Suamhirs survived the ordeal only to find himself held captive by U.S. immigration authorities. Now a U.S. citizen working with the IRC, Suamhirs tells his harrowing story—in order, as he says, “to inspire you to help.”

Today, we spotlight a cornerstone of the IRC in Atlanta's programming, the Employment Services team, whose work provides the foundation for helping our clients to become self-sufficient, thriving individuals within the Atlanta community.

Attacks on civilians and other violations of international humanitarian law reflect a growing trend in conflicts around the world.