In February 2004, the International Rescue Committee deployed an emergency response team to Chad to support Sudanese refugees fleeing violence in Darfur.
Since then, Chad has hosted more than 350,000 Sudanese refugees as the brutal conflict continues. The IRC has been there to support them and the local population with vital resources and other services to make this time of transition as safe and easy as possible.
How We Help
![Emergency health care for Darfuri refugees](/sites/default/files/styles/well_width_13x9_640px_wide/public/article/277/images/1.jpg?itok=dwPfgmpQ)
The IRC provides emergency health care and support for refugees and local communities.
Photo: Sophia Jones/IRC
![Health clinics for primary care](/sites/default/files/styles/well_width_13x9_640px_wide/public/article/277/images/2.jpg?itok=KKSOLG8Y)
We manage hospitals, health centers and clinics for primary medical care.
Photo: Sophia Jones/IRC
![Treating water to prevent cholera](/sites/default/files/styles/well_width_13x9_640px_wide/public/article/277/images/20130515_irc_tissichad_dsc03897.jpg?itok=nyhOMh3D)
The IRC treats cholera and prevents it from spreading.
Photo: Sophia Jones/IRC
![Improving water and sanitation](/sites/default/files/styles/well_width_13x9_640px_wide/public/article/277/images/4.jpg?itok=7A1Z8fmI)
We improve hygiene and sanitation and bring in clean water.
Photo: Joanne Offer/IRC
![Training teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/well_width_13x9_640px_wide/public/article/277/images/5.jpg?itok=mhB8czox)
The IRC trains teachers, providing highquality education.
Photo: Sophia Jones/IRC