Shortly after a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, the International Rescue Committee responded by providing technical and financial support to three Japanese aid groups—the Association for Aid and Relief Japan (AAR), Japan Emergency NGO (JEN) and Peace Winds Japan.

IRC NYNJ Adult Education Programs: A 6-month review (2025)

In 1991, Muyambo Marcel Chishimba was forced to flee his home in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, he is rebuilding his life—and his art career—in New Jersey. 

We are thrilled to share with you the stories of refugee community members who have been welcomed to a new home in Tallahassee—in their own words, as shared with our elected leaders.

Across the world, hunger crises are disproportionately impacting children. Learn why children are especially vulnerable to famine and what the IRC is doing to help. 

As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates in crisis zones like Syria, Yemen and the U.S.-Mexico border, your generosity helps the IRC to broaden our efforts as countries face a double emergency.

Torbertha Torbor is just one of the many thousands of refugees and immigrants working in health care on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

We're wrapping up the season, literally! Entrepreneurs who have created handcrafted items for this year's Holiday Gift Baskets share insights into their businesses and what their work means to them.