Read the stories of five individuals we’ve supported over the years, who have gone on to become a crucial part of their new communities and are giving back in countless ways.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and ...

22 August 2025 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is appalled by the latest IPC alert, which confirms the unthinkable: famine is now a deadly reality in Gaza City, with all three thresholds - ...

Learn more about how the IRC is delivering lifesaving aid to Palestinians, and what you can do to help.

The IRC in Salt Lake City is committed to supporting newly arrived refugees on their journey from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide refugees with the basics they will need to ...

At the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego, we believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for economic empowerment, especially for refugees, immigrants, and underserved communities ...

Please click here for the latest information about intake dates for new and returning clients requesting IRC services including immigration legal services, case management programs, cash assistance, ...

Famine is one of the most severe consequences of humanitarian crises, but it is also one of the most preventable. With early action and the right support, famine can be stopped in its tracks, saving ...

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 31st, has caused at least 800 deaths across four provinces and severely damaged homes and health infrastructure.

The Emergency Watchlist report is the International Rescue Committee’s assessment of the 20 countries at greatest risk of new humanitarian emergencies each year. It is based on an analytically ...

Violence, climate change, rising poverty, and COVID-19 are forcing thousands of people from northern Central America, Haiti, and other places in crisis to flee their homes. Many, including ...