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Discover why humanitarian access is blocked in Gaza and other crisis zones—and how the IRC delivers lifesaving aid despite ...
The IRC warns that famine conditions have now been confirmed in Gaza, with children already dying of starvation and widespread hunger spreading fast. Airdrops and short pauses are not enough—only ...
This quote by David Miliband, IRC President and CEO, says the crisis in Gaza is man-made, not a natural disaster, and calls for urgent action to let life-saving aid in through land routes. It warns ...
UK aid cuts harm fragile states like Somalia & South Sudan. ODA diverted to refugee costs, risking setbacks in health, gender & poverty efforts.
Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Los Angeles, CA, you use your skills to help people who have fled violence and persecution to ...
Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded. Here’s what you need to know about the crisis in Sudan and what you can do to help.
The IRC’s Salt Lake City office offers a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year, from housing to health and much more.
Data entry volunteers are unsung heroes. Helping with this frees up staff time and expands staff capacity more than one would think!
Nearly every person in Gaza needs urgent humanitarian assistance. 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced. The entire population is facing crisis-level or worse food insecurity, with almost half ...
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 ...
East Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years, with over 1.4 million people displaced by drought in Somalia alone. Learn more about drought, what causes it, and how we can support those most ...
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 ...