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International Rescue Committee combats COVID-19 along the Thailand-Myanmar border in partnership with Asian Venture Philanthropy Network
International Rescue Committee combats COVID-19 along the Thailand-Myanmar border in partnership with Asian Venture Philanthropy Network
- Announcement
- November 25, 2022
Coronavirus response
As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, people living in crisis will be hit hardest. The International Rescue Committee is scaling up our response to the pandemic.
- Topic
As wealthy countries look toward a return to normalcy, many impacted by conflict and crisis are experiencing significant increases in COVID-19 cases and deaths with little hope for a vaccine this year
- Press Release
- September 16, 2022
Ethiopia
The International Rescue Committee provides a wide range of assistance for refugees and vulnerable Ethiopian communities as the country faces escalating conflict, climate change, desert locusts and COVID-19.
- Country
Two years into Covid-19 pandemic, less than 10% of people living in crisis are vaccinated; just $96 million- less than 1% of the health budgets of the US, UK, EU and Germany - is needed to vaccinate people in IRC’s operating areas
- Press Release
- June 30, 2022
Crisis in Ethiopia: New conflict threatens the region
Ethiopia features on the International Rescue Committee's annual Emergency Watchlist for the third year in a row but rises into the top five for the first time due to escalating conflict. Here's what you need to know about the humanitarian emergency in Ethiopia.
- Article
- September 14, 2022
Afghanistan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Afghans who have endured four decades of violent conflict, as well as natural disasters and the spread of COVID-19.
- Country
Meet the refugees fighting misinformation on coronavirus in Italy
The International Rescue Committee has been using the Refugee.Info platform to dispel misinformation around coronavirus and keep refugees and asylum-seekers informed.
- Article
- August 11, 2022
How the IRC is using social media to fight the coronavirus
Signpost, an information and engagement project by the International Rescue Committee, is being used during the coronavirus pandemic to share critical information with displaced populations.
- Article
- September 15, 2022
Yemen
Yemen is facing the largest humanitarian crisis of our time. The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving emergency aid, clean water, education, women’s protection and medical care to millions of people in Yemen affected by violent conflict and a growing health crisis that now includes COVID-19.
- Country