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Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar has endured a protracted conflict that has displaced millions and accelerated the country’s growing humanitarian crisis. The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in Myanmar, providing vital, long-standing support.
- Country
Greece
Greece currently hosts over 214,000 refugees and almost 20,000 asylum-seekers, half of whom wish to remain in the country. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps ensure these individuals understand their rights and provides them with job training, while also advocating for their rights, so that they can rebuild their lives.
- Country
Amid the tragedy, refugee kids laugh again
The International Rescue Committee has set up several safe healing and learning spaces in Greece where refugee children and youth can recover from trauma and build new friendships.
- Slideshow
- July 26, 2016
Why play matters: The IRC and the LEGO Foundation
The International Rescue Committee, the LEGO Foundation and our partners are working together to show that it is possible to reach every refugee child in East Africa with play-based learning. See highlights.
- Article
- December 17, 2019
Sponsor a Refugee
Before the Refugee Act of 1980, refugee resettlement in the U.S. was largely conducted privately or through community groups. The act standardized the process and today most refugees in the U.S. are primarily welcomed through resettlement agencies, such as the International Rescue Committee.
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Immigrant-owned Business Spotlight: Yogi Elixir
Hetal Soni, originally from India, is the owner of Yogi Elixir ATL and one of over 2,300 entrepreneurs served by the International Rescue Committee’s Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP).
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Sesame Street and the IRC are helping refugee children overcome trauma
Learn how Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee are changing the lives of young refugees and displaced children across the Middle East.
- Article
- August 25, 2022
In search of safety
The Norwegian Refugee Council and the International Rescue Committee issued a scathing report outlining the recent humanitarian failures in Fallujah, Iraq as a direct consequence of the military operation to retake the city.
- Report
- July 19, 2016
Donor help: How to make a tax-deductible donation to the IRC
When you donate to the International Rescue Committee (IRC), you're supporting one of the world's best-rated charities. Learn how to make a tax-deductible gift.
- FAQ
2025 State Policy Guide
Each year, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) works closely with state elected leaders to ensure that the communities in which we work are welcoming places for refugees and other new Americans.
- Report
- November 1, 2024