This week marks one year since the International Rescue Committee opened two primary health care centres in the Jordanian border cities of Mafraq and Ramtha.

The escalation of armed conflict in Mali is having grave consequences for civilians already suffering  the effects of political instability, mass displacement and severe food shortages.

The IRC is delighted to announce that ITV News has won the Television News Award at the One World Media Awards for coverage, shot directly from the IRC's Hagadera Hospital, of the devastating famine in East Africa. 

The International Rescue Committee is providing emergency assistance to more than half of the 14,000 people who fled the town of Damasak in northeastern Nigeria after it was attacked by insurgents.

Tens of thousands have fled Aleppo as Government of Syria forces took control of the east of the city following months of besiegement and aerial bombardment. In the past week, around 4,000 from Aleppo have arrived in and around Al Dana town in eastern Idleb province and will be receiving cash support from the International Rescue Committee.

Mothers around the world, especially those in crisis zones, struggle to keep their children healthy and safe—sometimes against long odds.