Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Silver Spring, MD, you use your skills to help people who have fled violence and persecution to ...

We at the International Rescue Committee are cognizant of bad actors who claim to represent us with the intent to deceive our partners, our donors, our clients, and the public at large. Such acts, ...

Displacement can happen to any one of us when war and disaster strikes. This is exactly what you’re about to watch: moments ...

In explaining her motivation to share the stories of refugees, IRC Ambassador Lena Headey said, “They just want a voice. That’s what they all said to each of us— ‘tell my story’— and that’s what we’re ...

As the number of refugees grow around the world, ensuring the greatest impact and success requires flexible funding to power the most important parts of the IRC: the people, the innovation, and the ...

If people cannot find safety, they will struggle to improve their lives. The International Rescue Committee helps those who are recovering from conflict and disaster seek protection from harm, build ...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to integrate and thrive in Georgia communities. Since opening in 1979, the IRC's locally funded ...

"I had seen and read about the Syrian refugee crisis, but I wanted to know more. I simply couldn’t understand the entirety of the situation unless I saw for myself. And I couldn’t stand my ground ...

Judy and I were very honored to be chosen as the recipients of the John C. Whitehead Award at this year’s IRC annual dinner. We had the privilege of knowing John for many years and were great admirers ...

Hosting a fundraising event is a great way to raise money in support of the International Rescue Committee’s work around the world. Learn more: May I use the IRC’s logo for fundraising? Yes, you may ...

New York, NY, October 17, 2024 — This week, I had the opportunity to visit IRC’s staff and clients in Mexico and at its Southern border who are experiencing first-hand the mass migration that ...

A new analysis by the International Rescue Committee finds that the number of children receiving treatment for malnutrition has decreased across conflict-affected countries, despite increasing food ...