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IRC testimony to Senate Appropriations Committee outlining the dangers of cuts to foreign aid - June 13, 2017
Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee Hearing June 13, 2017, 2:30pm The world is facing a daunting set of simultaneous and significant global challenges.
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Resilient Futures
IRC and Citi Foundation have worked together to empower vulnerable young people around the world since 2017 through our Resilient Futures partnership. We have supported over 5,400 people with business training and grants to start small businesses.
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Niger
The International Rescue Committee is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Niger, serving over 270,000 clients annually through programming that includes cash distribution, health care and malnutrition support, educational empowerment and protection services.
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Climate Change
Climate change is set to unleash lasting damage across the world—even if we succeed in limiting global warming. It's time for all of us to become better stewards of the planet.
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New American entrepreneurs pitch business for a prize
At the third annual New American Dream Lab, three aspiring entrepreneurs shared their stories, hopes and dreams for their small businesses—competing for a grand prize of $2,500.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Building safer communities with the Rape Recovery Center
The IRC in Salt Lake City partnered with the Rape Recovery Center to increase education opportunities focused on sexual violence prevention education, focusing on engaging groups of men and boys to access vital resources and engage in group discussion.
- Announcement
- October 28, 2022
Afghan Senior Social Club fosters community for refugee elders
The Afghan Senior Social Club brings together senior citizens from Afghanistan (ages 65+) once every month to learn about resources and programs for elderly and immigrant communities in Atlanta.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Overcoming the challenges of disability: a crucial perspective in times of conflict and economic crisis.
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.
- Resource
- December 26, 2023
Failure is deadly: Vulnerable countries need climate action now, says the IRC ahead of COP28
- Press Release
- November 27, 2023
Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Unprecedented hunger
Congo is now in its fourth decade of a major humanitarian crisis due to widespread violence, and now the latest volcanic eruption near Goma.
- Article
- June 27, 2022