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“Play is like medicine for my children”
After fleeing war-torn Syria, Mohammad’s young family discovered the healing power of play with the help of the IRC and Sesame Workshop.
- Article
- February 14, 2023
South Sudan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to communities in South Sudan that are recovering from conflict, climate shocks and life-threatening food insecurity.
- Country
Supporting the International Rescue Committee with ride credits for refugees
- Press Release
- June 21, 2023
GenR, a Call to Action in Support of Refugees
New GenR member Jenny Ma writes about how she got involved and her first Food Stories: From Burma to the Bay event.
- Announcement
- July 5, 2022
David Miliband: An urgent call to action for Afghanistan
The International Rescue Committee has been working in Afghanistan for more than 30 years and we remain dedicated to supporting people caught in this dire crisis.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Watch as Sesame Workshop and IRC help refugee children during COVID-19
Ahlan Simsim, created by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Sesame Workshop, is an early childhood development program that gives millions of refugee and displaced children and their families in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq the support they need to cope with crises and build a brighter future. The program has adapted to COVID-19 by providing caregivers with learning activities for their children via WhatsApp.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Serbia
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees in Serbia who are fleeing war and unable to continue their journey to safety. Many are trying to reunite with relatives in western and northern Europe. And hundreds are children sent alone by parents who desperately desire a safer, better life for them.
- Country
IRC hosts a free COVID vaccine clinic
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City continues to support community-wide pandemic response, recently organizing a vaccine clinic with community partners to ensure 87 refugees and new Americans received the first dose of the COVID vaccine.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC responds to Idlib attack: how you can help
Some 100 people are reported dead and hundreds more injured in a chemical weapons attack on Tuesday in Syria’s northern Idlib province. Doctors at an IRC-supported hospital in the city of Idlib were able to save the lives of 10 people caught in the attack.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Support refugees in Los Angeles this holiday season!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? How about the gift of providing a warm winter welcome and holiday cheer to refugee families? With your help this winter, we can ensure that newly arrived refugees have the crucial items (and gifts they want!) this holiday season.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2024