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 - ...

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 ...

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 ...

Since the onset of the Syria conflict in March 2011, civilians have borne the brunt of the violence and health facilities have been targeted as a strategy of war.

The IRC's 2025 Emergency Watchlist highlights the top 10 global crises, focusing on countries like Sudan, Syria, and Myanmar, where conflict, climate change, and economic instability exacerbate ...

Each year, the International Rescue Committee analyzes 190 countries and territories to identify the countries at greatest risk of experiencing a new or worsening humanitarian crisis in the coming ...