The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest on record in Colombia, has killed more than 250 people, injured more than 3,500, and destroyed more than 45,000 homes. The earthquake struck Chocó and Valle ...

Basma shares her reflections from her recent trip to visit IRC programs in Yemen, where funding cuts have had a devastating impact on communities and the programs they rely on.

Aden, Yemen, August 11, 2026 — Renewed fighting between Ansar Allah and Yemen's Internationally Recognized Government has forced the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to temporarily suspend field ...

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter in Chocó. At least 281 people have been killed and nearly 4,000 injured. The IRC and our local partners are delivering aid in ...

New "Playful Education Pathways in Ethiopia" (PEPE) initiative uses playful learning to bring education to children in Amhara and Tigray Conflict and poverty are the main barriers for children in ...

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As Ebola cases spread across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched a response to protect vulnerable communities and support an already ...

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in San Diego, CA, you use your skills to help people who have fled violence and persecution to rebuild ...

For more than a decade, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) annual Emergency Watchlist has accurately predicted 85-95 percent of the countries most likely to face a worsening humanitarian ...

NY, New York, October 29, 2025 — The IRC warns today that hundreds of thousands of people are in grave danger in and around El Fasher. Despite reports of large numbers of families attempting to flee ...

What are the most pressing global crises in 2026? Each year, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Emergency Watchlist identifies the countries at greatest risk of new or worsening humanitarian ...