Some 60,000 unaccompanied children from Central America crossed the United States border last summer, many fleeing violence and seeking reunion with a parent. Read one girl’s story.

The first reported case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Syria, which could lead to one of the most severe outbreaks in the world. Learn how the IRC is responding to COVID-19.

Arts programming can be transformative for youth. It helps youth build the tools for self-expression and form a sense of belonging.

The IRC has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies of 2025 by Fast Company. We remain committed to transforming humanitarian aid through innovative, cost-effective solutions that save lives and build resilience in crisis-affected communities around the world.

When Khatima first approached the IRC in Utah’s financial capabilities team, she was unfamiliar with credit-building loans and their potential long-term benefits to settling into life in the U.S. A year later, she’s worked diligently to increase her credit score and improve her financial self-sufficiency.

Around the world, more than 45 million children under the age of five experience acute malnutrition annually. Approximately two million will die as a result.

This World Children’s Day we look at 5 global crises impacting children around the world.

President Biden has set a refugee resettlement cap of 125,000. What does that mean for refugees from Afghanistan and around the world?