IRC Donate☰ Millions uprooted Iraq The International Rescue Committee helps Iraqis and Syrian refugees who have been displaced by conflict to survive and empowers communities to rebuild. Country facts Total population: 38.3 million People displaced by crisis: 1.7 million Iraqis and over 250,000 Syrian refugees Rank in Human Development Index: 120 of 188 IRC response Started work in Iraq: 2003 People assisted in 2018: 95,000 Iraq crisis briefing The IRC provides humanitarian relief and ongoing support to Iraqis affected by crisis, as well Syrian refugees. What caused the current crisis in Iraq? What are the main humanitarian challenges in Iraq? How does the IRC help in Iraq? What still needs to be done in Iraq? SEE ALL Our impact In 2016, the IRC and our partner organisations in Iraq provided: 40,000+ people with emergency supplies, vocational training, business grants and cash assistance to help rebuild their lives. After the defeat of ISIS in Anbar province, Khalid and his family returned to a destroyed house and shattered livelihoods. Watch their story 20,900 women and girls with support to recover from violence and crisis. The IRC helps survivors of violence recover from trauma and feel safe in their communities. Explore our safety work. 6,400 students with safe classrooms in which to continue their education. We are training teachers in Iraq, many displaced themselves, to help provide safe learning environments for children uprooted by war. Read their stories. News and features A year of resilience Seven ways the IRC is fighting COVID-19, one year on Learn about IRC innovations that are helping to protect families and communities from the most devastating impacts of COVID-19 in more than 40 countries. Read the article Gender equality Women’s rights are advancing—but are refugees being left behind? Read the article Ahlan Simsim How the IRC and Sesame Workshop continue to reach refugee children during COVID-19 Read the article Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Careers Contact Us Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Programme Services 8% Administration 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 US Stichting Vluchteling Modern Slavery Act Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions IRC-UK is a registered charity, number 1065972. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Our site uses cookies. You are agreeing to our use of cookies by browsing our site.Please read our cookie policy.