Through the IRC’s Vision not Victim programme, Nour, a Syrian refugee living in Jordan, was able to envision her future as a lawyer.

Actor and IRC Ambassador Mandy Patinkin traveled to Jordan to share the stories of courageous and extraordinary Syrians who are overcoming trauma and hardship to carve out new lives.

Five key lessons that could save lives as COVID-19 spreads

After fleeing ISIS in Iraq, a young woman starts over in Syria – with her infant son

An aid worker reflects on how the war-torn country was failed by those who promised to save it.

Months after being freed of ISIS, swathes of Iraq are still suffering

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, girls lacking in educational opportunities are at risk of early marriage and pregnancy, which is reinforcing cycles of poverty and hindering the country’s development. The International Rescue Committee is mounting a systematic effort to ensure girls are enrolled and succeeding in Congo’s classrooms, so they can take control of their futures through education, and contribute toward the development of their communities.