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 stabilize and people rebuild their lives
We resettle
refugees in the United States, whilst using our expertise to advocate for Europe to do more
[The IRC] has served the world for generations. I am a proud supporter of this splendid, hard-working, efficient, beautiful organisation—and I hope that you will join me.
Meryl Streep
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- 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. - It is so important that I form relationships with the women I work for. Now many of them don’t just come to me for treatment, they also come to share their concerns and thoughts with me, because they feel safe."
Kaniz has been working as an IRC midwife in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh for a year where there are almost one million refugees living in camps. - The disease is traumatising. I was shaken physically and psychologically. When you go back [to the community], they fear you. I decided to educate others. Since I was rescued, I need to rescue others."
Mbusa contracted Ebola after visiting his brother in Nyakato in Democratic Republic of Congo. Since surviving the disease, he's now on a mission to spread the truth.