These well-known artists, ambassadors, CEOs and other luminaries were once refugees who fled war or persecution. Josef Albers, Artist Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State, current IRC Overseer Hannah Arendt, Philosopher and Author Mikhail Baryshnikov, Dancer Max Beckmann, Artist Hans Bethe, Physicist and Nobel Laureate W.

  Mohammad Hamadeh and his family escaped Damascus, Syria, after their house was bombed, finding their way to safety in a refugee camp in Greece.Photo: Jodi Hilton/ IRC Make your money work harder for refugees — double your donation with a matching gift. The support of individuals like you enables the International Rescue Committee to serve thousands of refugees, from Syria to South Sudan and elsewhere around the world.

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The IRC helps those who are recovering from conflict and disaster seek protection from harm, build safer communities, and understand their human rights.

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The IRC helps those who are recovering from conflict and disaster understand their rights and make informed choices for their futures.

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