Why DO Brits talk about the weather so much? Saghar Khalid - who took part in the IRC's leadership course - braved the cold streets of London to get to the bottom of British culture… Aside from the rain, passers-by opened up about sarcasm, texting etiquette and saying sorry eight times a day. For refugees, adjusting to a completely new culture can be isolating.

2017 was a record-breaking year for communities and individuals raising money for the International Rescue Committee. Over 100 supporters raised more than £200,000 for our life-saving work. Here’s a look back at the highlights.