Aisho, a mother of three, fled her home in Jalaqlaqsi, Somalia earlier this year because of severe drought. When her twins were 20-months-old, she brought them to the IRC clinic to be treated for malnutrition. No parent should have to watch their child suffer from starvation, yet this year, it is projected that 2.7 million Somalis will face crisis levels of food insecurity. Watch to hear her family's inspiring story of hope and survival.

Maryanrun is a community health worker and refugee who is helping the International Rescue Committee save children's lives in Mogadishu, Somalia. She visits families who are also displaced and teaches them the signs of malnutrition so that their children can receive medical attention before it is too late. "With our help, they recover," she says.

The Business Refugee Action Network (BRAN) brought together global business leaders, philanthropic organisations and government officials during the 2019 United Nations General Assembly to take a stand for refugees and call on governments to do more.

Lydia gets inspiration for new shoe designs when she sleeps. Her business is so much a part of her that it follows her into her dreams. A proud businesswoman, she's got big plans for expanding her shoemaking enterprise can go. "I want to have branches in Abuja, U.S., everywhere!"

A home can mean many things. Warmth. Good food. Family traditions. It's where we go to feel safe and be with the ones we love. But for so many refugee families, home no longer exists. You can give families a sense of home—no matter where they are. Home may be far away for refugee and asylum-seeking families, but because of you, rescue is close by.

Wahida made the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea with her two sons, to escape persecution. They are now living in Moria on the island of Lesvos. "I just want the best for my family”, she says.

Patrick Stewart shares why he supports the International Rescue Committee and how you can make an immediate impact on the lives of refugees who have fled their homes.

The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises in over 40 countries around the world. Our lifesaving work would not be possible without the support of people like you, so from Pakistan and Colombia to Ethiopia and the DRC, our staff have come together to say thank you!

Refugees in Jordan—especially young children—have limited access to education. That's why the International Rescue Committee has trained Syrian refugees to teach them and vulnerable Jordanians how to use play as part of early learning. The programme, "Reach Up and Learn," helps children ages six months to 2 1/2 years build their confidence, as well as language skills and other skills they need to thrive.

Rehab is a talented tailor who fled Syria and has now set up her own small sewing business in Amman to support her family. Through Rescuing Futures, she learned how to manage a business, choose loans wisely and do a thorough business plan.