What is the International Rescue Committee?

A map of the world indicating where IRC works.

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works in more than 40 countries and over 29 US cities to help people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, including the conflict in Ukraine and the crisis in Gaza. We help to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

And we are proud to fight for a world where women and girls have an equal chance to succeed.

Overview, aims and learning outcomes

IRC's international commitment to education