Syrian Crisis
The International Rescue Committee has expanded aid efforts in Jordan and sent an emergency team to Lebanon following an influx of hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing fighting at home.
New Roots in America
Hundreds of refugees from around the world are putting down New Roots in the U.S. with the help of the IRC, growing fresh produce for themselves and their communities.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
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As the crisis in Syria continues to escalate, the IRC is expanding our assistance to Syrian refugees in neighboring Jordan. New emotional care and support services will directly benefit some 6,000 Syrian women and girls.
Yesterday was the deadliest day in Syria since the conflict began 18 months ago. With the surge in fighting forcing as many as 3,000 Syrians to flee their country each day, the UN has doubled its appeal for refugee aid.
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New Roots is a dynamic community gardening and nutrition program that enables refugees to grow, harvest and sell fresh and affordable produce while integrating into their new communities across the United States.
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Voices for the IRC
Known from the TV series “Parks and Recreation” and her most recent film, “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” Rashida Jones is using her voice to raise awareness about the humanitarian needs of refugees and others uprooted by global crises.
IRC in the Press
September 3, 2012 | The Washington Post
August 3, 2012 | USA Today
August 27, 2012 | New York Times
