Famine is one of the most severe consequences of humanitarian crises, but it is also one of the most preventable. With early action and the right support, famine can be stopped in its tracks, saving countless lives.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Emergency Watchlist 2023 is a call to action for global leaders and the general public.

The DEC brings together 15 leading aid charities, including the IRC, and raises funds to respond to disasters quickly and effectively. Member charities are experts in humanitarian aid and specialists in different areas of disaster response.

When violent clashes broke out in Mali in 2012, thousands of people were forced to flee their homes. Up to 50,000 sought refuge in Niger, often with little more than the clothes on their backs.

How an IRC midwife helped a mother give birth in the midst of crisis.