Explore our work

View as map

View as list

IRC programme locations with article

IRC programme locations

Emergencies

Each year, the International Rescue Committee analyzes 190 countries and territories to identify the countries at greatest risk of experiencing a new or worsening humanitarian crisis in the coming year. We identify and rank the 20 countries most at risk in our Emergency Watchlist.

Sudan
After more than a year of fighting, Sudan is experiencing the world's worst displacement crisis and one of the world’s worst hunger crises. Humanitarian needs have more than doubled, with nearly 25 million people in need of assistance.
Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt)
The IRC is working in both Gaza and the West Bank to reach Palestinians in need with critical humanitarian aid.
Ukraine
The war in Ukraine continues to have devastating consequences for the civilian population as humanitarian needs persist. The IRC is responding where we are needed most.
Burkina Faso
Violence is spreading across Burkina Faso as the influence of nonstate armed groups grows.
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar has endured a protracted conflict that has displaced millions and accelerated the country’s growing humanitarian crisis. The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in Myanmar, providing vital, long-standing support.
Democratic Republic of Congo
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Congolese who are recovering from decades of conflict, ongoing violence and widespread disease.

What we do

The IRC responds to some of the world's worst crises, delivering aid that saves lives while paving the way for long-term recovery.

We serve
people whose lives have been upended by war, conflict and natural disasters
We work
in countries where people don’t have the support they need to recover from crisis
We respond
within 72 hours, staying to help countries stabilise and people rebuild their lives
We advocate
to strengthen the UK's policies to help people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives

Our commitment

We are helping communities across the globe to survive conflict and rebuild and recover from war and natural disaster. From health care to education to protection for women and girls, the IRC is there.
David Miliband
President and CEO, International Rescue Committee

Explore our work

Emergencies

Sudan

Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt)

Ukraine

Burkina Faso

Myanmar (Burma)

Democratic Republic of Congo

What we do

Our commitment