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.

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 ...

Malnutrition is treatable, and with the right care, children can recover. Donate now to help provide lifesaving care in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon and more than 40 countries. For a limited time, all gifts ...

Can you guess these countries and regions around the world by their outlines on a map? Use your geographical expertise to reveal the locations highlighted and learn important things you should know ...

This training is designed to assist community organisations, charities and others supporting refugee children and youth in the UK. Crisis and conflict have direct and profound effects on one's ...

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Lebanon, Haiti countries to watch for 2026, as risks mount in countries like Colombia This year’s Watchlist issues the starkest warning yet: Civilians in Watchlist countries are on the frontlines of a ...

Heightened conflict and climate shocks are increasing humanitarian needs in Somalia as communities work to recover from the country’s most severe drought in four decades, which has reduced food ...

Every day, millions of people worldwide face life-threatening crises. Humanitarian aid is a vital lifeline that delivers a variety of essential services to those in need. But as global crises escalate ...

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 ...

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 ...

Communities still recovering from flooding, drought and funding cuts now face a new wave of extreme weather unless early action reaches them before disaster strikes. New York, NY, July 13, 2026 — An ...