As we mark a decade of conflict in Ukraine and two years since the war escalated, we share the inspiring stories of the Ukrainian families we have assisted. We reflect on their resilience and bravery as they build new communities, enroll their children in local schools and start brand new careers. 

Since the 1970s, millions of Afghans have fled to Pakistan to escape ongoing violence and natural disaster. They’ve found safety, built families and restarted their lives. However, many are now being forced to return.

The war in Syria took a tremendous psychological toll on Samaher and her family. Here's a look at how an IRC women's centre in Jordan helped Samaher, her daughter and mother find comfort and hope.

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.

On April 6 last year, Gloria Ibrahim, 29, and her family woke to the clatter of gunfire. They ran outside to find a cadre from Boko Haram, the radical Islamist militia that controls parts of northeastern Nigeria, rounding up villagers.

Hardship led Kristine to leave her home in Latvia with her family six years ago. Today, she lives with her husband and two children in Nuremberg, Germany and is proud to provide a better life for them through her small business.

This story belongs to Chantal Rutonda Nyamuco, one of more than 500,000 displaced Congolese who have fled the violence that has swept over their country. Chantal, now 29 years old, still does not know what became of her family.

Before war broke out, Khaled, now 33, lived a happy and stable life with his family near Damascus, Syria, where he worked as a health care technician and grew cherry trees. After escaping war, he is now resettled and beginning a new life in Sweden.