The International Rescue Committee’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their futures.

2022 has been a turbulent year. Despite the challenges, we'd like to reflect on the moments that have inspired us. 

Fozia and Hawa Ali Ibrahim are both in their twenties and passionate about providing clean and safe water to their communities. I met them recently in Somalia.  Born in Mogadishu, they fled the war for the relative safety of camps for displaced people in Galkacyo, central Somalia.

Cash relief can be a part of the answer to future challenges when the traditional approach to aid is no longer effective.

As the Christmas season approaches, Ukrainian families who have resettled in the UK will be keeping their own festive traditions alive. For Oksana and Olha, who both came to the UK in 2022, the holiday season brings back memories of celebrations and spending time with loved ones.

The civil war in Sudan has created the largest humanitarian crisis on record. These are the real stories of survivors—and the heroes among them—who risked everything to protect their families and their communities.

Since the battle to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS began in October, over one million people have been forced to flee their homes. Hundreds of thousands are still living in the city, including many from west Mosul who fled to neighbourhoods in the east. They are in desperate need of food, clean water, shelter, medical care and other support. Over 325,000 people who fled the city are now enduring the summer heat in camps. Here’s what you need to know about the crisis.