News
How play helps children affected by conflict and crisis
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (694+ words) More than 400 million children affected by crisis risk losing access to safe learning and emotional support'play can help them recover and thrive. More than 400 million children living in or fleeing conflict zones are at risk of losing access to safe…...
David Miliband's address at the launch of John Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health
1+ week, 1+ day ago (741+ words) June 2, 2026 " IRC CEO and President, David Miliband, speaks at the launch of John Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health"Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement: This report could not be more timely." As we meet, people in eastern Democratic…...
The LEGO Foundation commits $97 million to help IRC scale early learning for 5 million children affected by crisis
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (672+ words) International Rescue Committee The LEGO Foundation commits $97 million to help IRC scale early learning for 5 million children affected by crisis New York, NY, May 27, 2026 " The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the LEGO Foundation today announced a five-year $97 million partnership to…...
GROWTH: Innovation to scale community sponsorship programs
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Our work in the EU Our areas of focus The project is grounded in the belief that community sponsorship is a powerful tool within the European refugee protection system, complementary to traditional resettlement pathways. By combining research, practical innovation, and…...
Step into Service: Summer Internships at the IRC | The IRC
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (346+ words) The IRC San Diego office is proud to be a hub of learning, offering internship positions across multiple departments each semester." Experience nonprofit operations this summer and join us for one of our 11 exciting internship opportunities at IRC San Diego!...
How Volunteer Youth Engagement Fuels Community-Led Action | The IRC
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) Kai a middle school student with a strong interest in technology, transformed that belief into action by creating a fundraising website to support the IRC in Oakland. Inspired by his father Rafik's experience as a refugee and shaped by conversations…...
IRC calls on the US Government to Uphold Due Process and Legal Protections for Unaccompanied Children | The IRC
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) Over the weekend, in the middle of the night, the US government attempted to deport over 100 Guatemalan children, even where children had active cases in immigration court seeking protection to remain in the US. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides…...
IRC and War Child Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Protect Children Affected by Conflict and Crises | The IRC
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) IRC and War Child Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Protect Children Affected by Conflict and Crises'International Rescue Committee IRC and War Child Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Protect Children Affected by Conflict and Crises New York, NY, February 16, 2026 " The International…...
What "back to school" looks like for kids in crisis around the world | The IRC
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (634+ words) This week, many kids in the United States return to class for the start of a new school year. But for the millions of children around the world facing conflict and crisis, lessons this year look very different." Here's how…...
How are aid cuts impacting child vaccines? The IRC's critical response | The IRC
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (899+ words) Global aid cuts are threatening lifesaving immunizations'just when millions need them most. Learn how the IRC is working to overcome this challenge. Right now, global funding for humanitarian aid is facing unprecedented cuts. In 2024 alone, there was a'staggering $25 billion'shortfall between…...