Syrian refugee girls living in Jordan have experienced the trauma of their country’s civil war, the loss of loved ones and their homes, the struggle to survive in a new country. The International Rescue Committee gives these young girls the skills and support they need to build a better future for themselves. Read one girl's story.

The International Rescue Committee’s Safe Healing and Learning Spaces are secure, caring and stable environments for children who are living in conflict or crisis. These spaces give children the opportunity to learn and grow and develop the skills they need to be resilient in the face of adversity.  Learn more from members of the IRC's child protection team.

At least a half million Syrian refugee children live in Lebanon. Many have no choice but to work on the streets or in the fields to help their families survive. The International Rescue Committee gives them a safe place to play, learn, and just be kids. Meet a group of children as they spend a day in one of these safe spaces dressing up in superhero costumes and talking about their secret superpowers.

1.5 million children in Idlib, Syria are struggling after eight years of conflict. Many can’t go to school. Some must work. All are at risk of emotional trauma. We're giving 25,000 children backpacks stuffed with toys, puzzles, coloring books, crayons, pencils and storybooks. These kits help Syrian children find comfort while they build cognitive skills.

In November 2019, Tecle Gebremicheal became the first refugee from Africa to run for local office in Boise, Idaho. “When I first came to America, I promised myself that I will do everything I can to give back to the country and community that welcomed me,” he says. “I want to show that when refugees come here, we try to integrate and contribute however we can.”

Kamala Kahindo, 42, is a mother of four who after surviving Ebola made the decision to take care of others fighting the disease in Democratic Republic of Congo. Kamala helps them shower, eat, take medication and go to the toilet. She educates them about what’s happening. But most importantly, she gives them comfort and a smile.  Meet some of the other survivors who won the battle against Ebola