The IRC has released its 2021 Emergency Watchlist, a global list of humanitarian crises that are expected to deteriorate the most over the coming year.

The new administration will need to think big in order to help the record number of people facing conflict and crises around the world.

The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City maintains robust opportunities for local and national organizations to engage meaningfully in our local work and support the efforts of refugee, asylee, and new American families to positively integrate into our community.

Our Education programs seek not only to improve learning, but also to achieve overall well-being. We believe that education during crisis and conflict is a necessity, not a luxury.

Violence, climate change, rising poverty and COVID-19 are forcing thousands of people from Haiti, northern Central America and other places to flee their homes.

Trump administration suspended refugee resettlement, canceled 10,000+ flights, terminated agency contracts, and cut benefits—costing billions in economic contributions.

Get the latest on the situation in Afghanistan, the Afghan refugee crisis, and ways to help with humanitarian aid and refugee resettlement efforts. 

Learn about the world’s worst crises and what can be done to help.