Humanitarian needs are skyrocketing, with 339 million people expected to need assistance by 2024—a 400% increase in five ...

Humanitarian aid saves millions of lives each year and creates a safer world. Learn more about what it is, why it’s important ...

Learn more about the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and how humanitarian organizations are ...

Kyiv, Ukraine, February 4, 2025 — As fighting intensifies in the Pokrovsk region, the human toll continues to mount. Thousands of people are directly affected, enduring relentless rocket strikes while ...

Since the war started in April 2023, Sudan has become the biggest displacement crisis in the world. Over 12 million people have had to leave their homes, both inside and outside the country. On top of ...

London, UK, February 4, 2025 — Almost three years into a devastating war in Ukraine, the 18-month extension scheme opening on 4 February provides another glimmer of hope for displaced Ukrainians.

If people cannot find safety, they will struggle to improve their lives. The International Rescue Committee helps those who are recovering from conflict and disaster seek protection from harm, build ...

Amman, Jordan, February 3, 2025 — As dire winter conditions intensify across the Middle East, families in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continue to face immense challenges to survive. Heavy rains, ...

The IRC is working in both Gaza and the West Bank to reach Palestinians in need with critical humanitarian aid. Across Gaza, civilians are suffering the consequences of prolonged restrictions on ...

The power of education shines through in Sierra Leone with the implementation of the Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient (EAGER) program. This program has created new and life-changing ...

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