Learn how Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee are changing the lives of young refugees and displaced children across the Middle East.

April is National Volunteer Month and to celebrate, we are spotlighting some of our outstanding volunteers!

World leaders working toward "equality for all" won’t get there if refugees are missing from their plans for meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs. A new IRC report explains why.

Opera singer Danielle de Niese visits IRC child protection programs in Tanzania.

As the United States and Europe deal with a heat wave, people least responsible for global emissions are on the front lines of an urgent, deadly battle against climate change.

In September 2021, Suzy Stutzman of Golden Optimists reached out to the IRC in Denver, offering refurbished bicycles to refugees. Golden Optimists, a volunteer-run non-profit in Golden, Colorado, has been transforming donated bikes into sustainable transportation for those in need for over 35 years. During the pandemic, they pivoted to support incoming refugees, including many from Afghanistan. This partnership has provided over 100 bikes to IRC Denver clients, enhancing their mobility and integration into the community. The collaboration highlights the profound impact of community support and the ongoing need for volunteers to sustain these efforts.

Four reasons why South Sudan ranks fifth on the International Rescue Committee’s 2025 Emergency Watchlist.