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Positive stories from the IRC

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Read the latest stories that are giving us hope at the IRC.

Economic Wellbeing

“You don’t save alone”: Meet the women’s savings collectives in Somalia

“Ayuuto” collectives are a traditional way to save and pool money together rooted in Somali culture. Read on to find out how newly formed savings groups, supported by the IRC, have helped communities to build resilience in the face of a deepening humanitarian crisis in the region.

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Climate Resilience

Farming on the front lines of Somalia’s drought crisis

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Our work in the UK

What is Community Sponsorship? How local communities are welcoming refugees in the UK

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Hopeful news roundup

Vaccines reach millions left behind (and 8 more inspiring news stories giving us hope)

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International Women's Day

10 women leaders and activists and making the world a better place

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Healing Classrooms

5 ways to support students during the holy month of Ramadan

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Fundraise with us

Five Christmas fundraising ideas to support refugees this season

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Refugees in Europe

10 years later: Refugees on their new lives in Europe

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United Kingdom

Maryam's story: “We have the ability to change society”

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