IRC Donate☰ Displaced by violence Cameroon The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees, displaced people, and host communities in Cameroon to help them recover and gain control of their future. Country facts Population: 25 million People displaced by crisis: 793,637 displaced people Rank in Human Development Index: 151 of 189 IRC response Started work in Cameroon: 2016 People served: 399,145 since 2016 Crisis briefing Increasing violence and insecurity in Cameroon has forced over a million people from their homes. Since 2014, Cameroon has also struggled to support refugees fleeing violence and civil war in neighboring countries. The IRC is scaling up its response to provide aid to those in need. What caused the current crisis in Cameroon? What are the main humanitarian challenges in Cameroon? How does the IRC help in Cameroon? What still needs to be done? SEE ALL News and features In photos Cameroon: Conflict and COVID won't keep these children from school “I want all children to go to school, especially girls who are told that they should stay home.” Meet 10-year-old Anastasie and other children now back in class. Read and share Press releases Joint statement on the attacks on civilians in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon March 4, 2020 Statement by David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, at the conclusion of his four-day visit to Chad and Cameroon July 10, 2019 VISIT OUR MEDIA CENTER 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