What does International Rescue Committee do?

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a humanitarian organization founded in 1933 by Albert Einstein and a group of American leaders to assist those fleeing persecution. Initially established to help Germans under the Nazi regime, the IRC has evolved to operate in over 40 crisis-affected countries, providing vital services in the United States and Europe. The IRC's mission is to help individuals affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The organization focuses on health care, education, water and sanitation, refugee resettlement, and economic empowerment. It offers emergency medical assistance, educational programs for displaced children, job training, and family reunification services. The IRC has a rich history of responding to major global crises, including post-World War II relief, Afghan refugee assistance, and support for Syrian refugees.