International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises. The IRC provides lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by conflict and disaster, with a focus on health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power. Operating in over 40 crisis-affected countries and 26 resettlement offices across the United States, the IRC helps millions of people each year to survive, recover, and regain control of their futures. The organization is unique in its commitment to staying for the long term – not just delivering emergency aid but supporting communities through recovery and rebuilding. The IRC is a leading implementing partner for USAID, UNHCR, the European Union, and other major institutional donors. In addition to international programs, the IRC resettles refugees in the United States, providing housing, job training, legal services, and education support to newly arrived families.