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Journeys:
From Harm to Home

Every day, men, women and children struggle to find a safe haven from violence and fear. With your support, the IRC will restore hope and opportunity for millions seeking the safety and security of home in 42 countries around the world.

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Crisis Watch

  • AFGHANISTAN:
    IRC AID WORKERS KILLED

    Four of our aid workers were tragically killed on August 13th in an ambush. The IRC, which has provided humanitarian relief and recovery aid in Afghanistan for 20 years, has suspended programs to give time for grieving and to evaluate the security situation

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  • Georgia Crisis

    Nearly 160,000 people have been displaced by the violent conflict in Georgia and South Ossetia and are living in bleak conditions. The IRC is rushing in relief supplies, repairing broken water and sanitation systems in temporary shelters and helping traumatized children.

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Issues in Focus

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    IRC to Begin Aid in Syria

    The IRC is launching aid programs in Syria, where an estimated one million Iraqi refugees are struggling to cope with deteriorating conditions. We continue to help displaced families in Iraq and Jordan and those given refuge in the U.S.

    Read the story   Iraq Crisis: Special Report  

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    Northern Iraq:
    Waiting to Go Home

    Jessica Malter blogs from a region of Northern Iraq bordering Iran and Turkey where she joined an IRC team bringing clean water to displaced villagers.

    Read Jessica's blog 

More Crisis Updates:

Uprooted Iraqis,  Darfur,  Congo,  Myanmar

More Issues in Focus:

Hepatitis E in Uganda, Joanne Offer Blogs from Uganda


IRC eCards


THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY
GIVES THE IRC AN A.

THE FORBES INVESTMENT GUIDE NAMED THE IRC
ONE OF 10 GOLD STAR CHARITIES.

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IRC MEETS ALL 20 STANDARDS.


From Harm to Home.