The IRC helps people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
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 stabilize and people rebuild their lives
We resettle
refugees in the United States, whilst using our expertise to advocate for Europe to do more
I could hardly be more proud to be UK patron of the International Rescue Committee, a remarkable organisation which exemplifies the very best of the human spirit.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
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- People used to tell me, I wish I had your strength. I’ve been through a lot of hardships in my life, even if I fall down a hundred times, I’ll get back up again."
Rahima fled Afghanistan with her five children to escaped death threats. Now in a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, she’s raising awareness about COVID-19 and how people can stay safe from the virus. - Even though life is tough right now, I have hope that our future will be better, we are motivating our children to reach their dreams."
22-year-old Misra is a teacher in Qoloji camp in the Somali region of Ethiopia where she lives with her two children. Not being able to pursue her own dreams of getting a PhD has made her determined to support future generations to have more opportunities. - My ultimate goal? To secure my kids’ future, let them live well and make them happy. Having my own business makes me feel free and happy, like I am an effective member of society."
Tarek fled Syria in 2012. He started his own hairdressing salon in Jordan to support his family.