Murtaza Mohammad Hossain, a refugee from Afghanistan, overcame numerous challenges with the help of the IRC's Matching Grant program, eventually securing a job and a donated car that transformed his family's life in the USA. His journey highlights the importance of support systems in achieving self-sufficiency and the profound impact of community assistance.

Learn more about the global mpox outbreak and how we can help stop its spread.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to reflect on how we can better support individuals with disabilities and ensure they have equal access to opportunities. For refugees, migrants, and immigrants with disabilities, navigating life in the U.S. presents a unique set of challenges.

A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in real time. Now is the time to meet the moment.

Learn about our emergency funding priorities for 2025.

Learn more about our emergency fundraising needs in New Jersey.

The IRC and three corporate partners—Citi Foundation, LinkedIn and Cisco—are helping refugees gain economic independence and build a stable future.

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.

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