Millions of young Syrians know only bombed-out ruins, not schools—soldiers, not teachers. They are fleeing brutal conflicts instead of learning in safe classrooms. Together, the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are responding to the crisis by bringing laughter and learning to the most vulnerable children in the world.

How the IRC and Sesame Street are supporting education and childhood development in crisis-affected areas

Mohammad and Hasina have seen the transformative impact that play has had on their children's wellbeing.

The reality of life in Syria for children with disabilities is heartbreaking. We need solutions.

Seven years of war in Syria have taken a catastrophic human toll and created one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been helping people affected by humanitarian crisis for 90 years. Read about our history, our achievements and our innovative approach to solving big problems.

Nearly 80 million people are uprooted by conflict and crisis worldwide and are especially vulnerable during the global coronavirus pandemic. Read some of our most popular articles of 2020 to revisit the biggest stories related to COVID-19 and other humanitarian crises last year.