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Crisis watch

Displacement around the world continues to reach record levels, as millions risk their lives for safety.

A Burundian woman and four children sit on the ground outside of their hut.

Burundi

The IRC provides humanitarian assistance and protection to Burundians affected by decades of conflict and economic devastation.

Woman stands in front of temporary shelter in drought-afflicted region.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in 50 years, leaving more than 10 million people in need of food and aid.

Kenya

More than 600,000 people who have fled violence face an uncertain future as Kenya moves to close its refugee camps.

A Nigerian woman sits on a mattress with her infant child.

Nigeria

The IRC assists displaced Nigerians and vulnerable host communities in areas where Boko Haram has been most active.

South Sudan

Despite a 2015 peace deal, the world's newest nation remains engulfed by violence and on the verge of a hunger crisis.

Syria

Across Syria, the IRC provides lifesaving support to over 1.4 million people—half of them children—who are trapped by a brutal war.

Rescuing lives worldwide

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

Our work in action

Our committment

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 MilibandPresident and CEO, International Rescue Committee
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