International Rescue Committee: Pabr, Burkina Faso. Windyell, aged 27, smiles at the camera, daba win hand in his maize field.
In collaboration with its local partners, IRC has set up the PARIC project in Burkina Faso and Mali, a programme to strengthen community resilience and inclusion. The project aims to support vulnerable populations in pastoral areas of Mali and Burkina Faso in the Mopti zone and the Soum province, which have been badly affected by […]
International Rescue Committee: Hagadera Refugee Camp, Kenya. Halimo Farhan, 22, poses for a photo at one of IRC’S Women’s centre within Hagadera Refugee Camp where she mentors young girls.
In 2018, Halimo had to unfortunately drop out of school in class eight due to financial constraints faced by her family after her father passed away. in 2009 she joined IRC Girl Shine program. Through this program she was empowered and she began mentoring young girls. She also went back to school and sucessfully completed […]
Preserving heritage while building new futures
Across the globe, families and communities are doing the hard work of holding on to their traditions while forging ahead toward better futures. Whether they’re nurturing crops in Tanzania, starting over in Arizona, raising children in refugee camps, or transforming classrooms in India, they are proving that progress doesn’t have to come at the expense […]
Inspiring change together: How the IRC and companies co-create meaningful employee giving experiences
Employees want to feel connected to causes that matter, and few causes resonate more deeply than the global refugee crisis. With over 117 million people forced to flee their homes around the world, employees are aware of the immense need and looking for ways to meaningfully make an impact. Companies that engage in this topic […]
Hear from IRC’s frontline workers this World Humanitarian Day
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides critical aid and support in over 40 countries, with a focus on safety and security for all involved. We honor those who have dedicated their lives to helping those in need and remember those who have been injured or lost their lives in this work. Meet three of the […]
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE: Ukrainian refugee who has started a new career as a tram driver since resettling in Poland
Originally from the Mykolaiv region in Ukraine, Maryna and her family arrived in Poland in 2021. Her husband was having difficulty finding a job after undergoing heart surgery, so they had decided to relocate to Poland with their 14-year-old daughter Daria and their 11-year-old son Artem. The war in Ukraine led them to stay in […]
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE: Meet Prince: Huruma Clothing Co.
Prince, a Ugandan refugee, found a new home in San Diego back in 2010 with assistance from the IRC. Embracing his fresh start in California, Prince was driven to make a difference. He founded a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children in Ugandan refugee camps, which he once called home. Recognizing the potential to make […]
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE: 21 year old Welder in Kampala, Uganda
When 21-year-old welder, Rahma’s family didn’t have enough money to send her to school she was sent to live with her older sister in Kampala. This is where she heard about the IRC and Ikea Foundation’s Re:BUiLD Program. “My sister told me to fill the forms and I took them” Said Rahma, “the good thing […]
Standing with refugees: five charities making a difference
In a world where crises and conflicts continue to displace millions, the plight of refugees remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. World Refugee Day, observed on June 20, is a global call to action; a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of […]
Every number has a story – Join the IRC this World Refugee Day
110 million people are displaced around the world, forced by crisis to flee their homes. But this World Refugee Day at our partner the International Rescue Committee (IRC), refugees are sharing their stories using a different kind of number — the numbers that make up their lives. If the big numbers don’t grab your attention, the […]
