The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and more than 20 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
The IRC is deeply concerned for tens of thousands who have been affected by the powerful earthquake that hit Turkiye (also known as Turkey), sending shockwaves across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon. Freezing temperatures have left thousands exposed to extreme cold and without shelter. Syria's health system is already strained beyond capacity due to conflict and a cholera outbreak. Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of those affected. These earthquakes are yet another devastating blow to so many vulnerable populations already struggling after years of conflict. The IRC has worked in Syria since 2012. Through programs coordinated by our teams based in Iraq, Jordan and Syria, the IRC provides emergency and long-term services related to economic recovery, housing, early childhood development, protection for survivors of violence (particularly women and children), primary, reproductive and mental healthcare, hygiene, and more. Your gift will help us provide emergency services to families in Turkey and Syria and refugee families in countries around the world.
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