IRC Donate☰ Afghanistan Crisis Help Afghan Families The U.N warns that millions of Afghans could run out of food before winter. Children will be the most affected. The IRC is committed to remaining in Afghanistan and helping those in need. How the IRC helps Afghan families $ USD $114 can provide medical care for 6 children Donate Delivering lasting impact The IRC helps people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We serve people whose lives have been upended by war, conflict and natural disasters We work in countries where people don’t have the support they need to recover from crisis We respond within 72 hours, staying to help countries stabilize and people rebuild their lives We resettle refugees welcomed by the United States, helping them to succeed and thrive News & features COVID-19 How can we stop the Omicron variant? The spread of Omicron globally is a concerning example of why the world needs to end vaccine inequality and scale up delivery to all, especially the most vulnerable. Learn more Afghanistan crisis Growing hunger crisis threatens Afghanistan Learn more Seeking asylum What asylum seekers stranded at the Belarus-Poland border need Learn more about the crisis Video IRC Ambassadors on why they support our work with refugees Watch their Giving Tuesday message Seeking asylum What is happening at the U.S. southern border? Get the facts SEE THE LATEST Press updates IRC launches emergency response in Poland as humanitarian needs at the Belarus border continue to soar December 3, 2021 As Omicron spreads globally, 94% of people in low-income countries remain unvaccinated and unprotected against COVID-19, warns IRC December 2, 2021 VISIT OUR MEDIA CENTER Why the IRC I support the IRC because I believe everyone should have an opportunity to seek a better future for themselves. My family had that opportunity and I’m so very grateful for it. Rami Malek Actor and IRC Ambassador Hear more from Rami Our annual report Read about the life-changing work led by IRC staff and volunteers. See our impact Refugees are helping build back America Refugees and other new Americans are keeping communities safe, advocating for justice and rebuilding our world. Nothing else will drive you other than purpose. For me, I imagine the person I’m trying to help." When Diana Muturia had to leave college and take a job cleaning homes, she thought she’d let her family down. Today, she’s using her experience to build an innovative new business. Meet Diana Previous Next Entreprenuer Diana Muturia Community leader Fredrick Shema Front-line worker Nabila Hamid Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Contact Us Donor Help Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Program services 8% Management & general 5% Fundraising Donate Join our mailing list Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Subscribe Follow us Global Affiliates: IRC UK Stichting Vluchteling Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions International Rescue Committee is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN number 13-5660870. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Help us send emergency aid to Afghanistan and crisis zones worldwide. Donate now