Who We Are

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading international relief and development organisation working with people and communities affected by conflict around the world.
Working in 42 countries worldwide we save lives, relieve suffering and rebuild communities, protecting rights and creating new opportunities.
International Rescue Committee UK (IRC-UK), based in London, is the European headquarters, supporting programmes, fundraising, policy development and advocacy.
It is also the home of two of the IRC's global technical units: Governance and Rights, and Economic Recovery and Development.
We are a registered charity in England and Wales, number 1065972.
IRC-UK is a member of the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP).![]()