One year since the earthquake, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and our partners in Syria and Türkiye are continuing to focus on critical relief needs, while emphasising long-term, sustainable support to rehabilitation and early recovery in impacted communities.

After the border closure left thousands stranded, the IRC moved quickly to set up triage medical care, including testing and treatment for COVID-19.

1933 American branch of the European-based International Relief Association (IRA) founded at the suggestion of Albert Einstein to assist Germans suffering under Hitler. Refugees from Mussolini's Italy and Franco's Spain are later assisted.

Flooding causes humanitarian crises worldwide. Learn about these climate-related disasters and ways to help.