The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

Our work

In 1933, Albert Einstein and a small group of humanitarians banded together to found what became the International Rescue Committee. We now work in over 40 countries where we deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant. In every area of our work, we seek to address the inequalities facing women and girls.

In 2023 the IRC and our partners reached over 34.5 million people in countries affected by crisis.

As part of this work we:

• Supported 3,282 health facilities
• Provided 10,687,491 primary health care consultations
• Admitted 578,963 children and 142,394 pregnant and lactating women to nutrition programs
• Built or rehabilitated water systems serving 2,828,438 people
• Reached 1,645,941 people with cash assistance
• Distributed $79,142,851 in cash or vouchers
• Provided counseling to 45,082 women survivors of gender-based violence
• Supported 227,779 children in IRC safe spaces and other protection programs
• Enrolled 1,589,208 children and youth in learning programs
• Provided 492,927 individuals with livelihood support

… among other assistance provided around the world last year.

In 2023 the IRC ran Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) programs in Europe and the United States.