Impact at a glance | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
In 1933, Albert Einstein and a small group of humanitarians formed what would become the International Rescue Committee. Today, we deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always with a focus on the unique needs of women and girls.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Find out how you can help the IRC offer lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
Refugee facts, statistics and FAQs - International Rescue …
Sep 26, 2023 · 5 facts about refugees. 1. High-income countries host just 24% of refugees. The wealthiest countries host just 24% of the world’s refugees. The remaining 76% are hosted by poor, low and middle-income countries. Turkey is the single biggest host country for refugees. Most refugees living in Turkey come from Syria, where an ongoing conflict has ...
The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2023
Dec 14, 2022 · 9. Haiti: Gang violence and climate change combine for chaos. Haiti makes it into the Watchlist top 10 as political instability and gang violence surge following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Armed gangs regularly take control of distribution routes, causing shortages of basic goods and fuel.
Careers | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Careers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work in more than 40 countries and in 28 U.S. cities. Encouraging staff development through promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the organization. The IRC applies our mission of care and protection to those who ...
What is drought? Causes, impact & countries most affected
Jul 13, 2023 · Photo: Mihiret Fekadu for the IRC. Drought is caused by a lack of rainfall, causing serious water shortages. It can be fatal. More specifically, drought is defined by a period of unusually dry weather caused by low rainfall and high temperatures. It is also defined in terms of the impact on agriculture when crops fail due to lack of moisture in ...
Migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants: What’s the ...
Jul 4, 2024 · Every day, people around the world make the difficult decision to leave their countries in search of safety and better lives. Why? As of the end of 2023, there were 117.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and others in need of international protection.
Crisis in Gaza: What is happening? - International Rescue …
Dec 15, 2023 · The ongoing conflict has devastated the civilian population of Gaza. On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups orchestrated a deadly attack on Israel. The horrific attack killed 1,200 people, with over 200 hostages seized and over 100 still unaccounted for. Israeli forces began airstrikes and ground operations in response.
Explore our work | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee provides a wide range of assistance for refugees, displaced persons and vulnerable Ethiopian communities as the country faces conflict, regional instability, climate change and food insecurity as a lingering effect of subsequent droughts.
Migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants: What’s the ...
Jun 22, 2018 · For most of the world’s 120 million refugees, going home isn’t an option. They must build a new life in another country. Every World Refugee Day (June 20), we celebrate the courage and contributions of refugees around the globe.