The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a humanitarian organisation founded in 1933. It responds to crises caused by conflict and disaster, helping affected populations survive, recover, and rebuild. The IRC operates in more than 40 countries and 29 cities across the United States.
In 2024, the IRC's scale of operations included delivering 10.6 million primary health-care consultations, providing 2.8 million people with access to clean water, and enrolling 1.6 million children and youth in learning programmes. In the United States, it supported over 60,000 people. The organisation maintains an emergency response capability to deploy within 72 hours.
The IRC's work spans humanitarian aid, refugee assistance, and disaster response. A stated organisational priority is breaking down barriers faced by women and girls, with a focus on creating equal opportunities for them to succeed.
