International Rescue Committee (IRC) - official cause

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. www.rescue.org

Our Efficiency

Of every $1 the IRC spends, more than 90¢ goes to programs and services that directly benefit refugees and communities affected by war or disaster.

Our Ratings

The IRC is consistently awarded high marks by charity watchdog groups and respected publications for our efficient use of financial support and the effectiveness of our work. Read our annual report and learn more about our ratings at http://www.rescue.org/about/financial-information.

Donating to the IRC through Causes

Your generous gift will be put to work where and when most needed to provide lifesaving support to men, women and children around the world. When combined with other donations, your gift will become a powerful means to survival, recovery and the restoration of dignity and self-reliance for the people we serve in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities.

If you prefer to donate directly to our relief efforts to aid people devastated by the drought in East Africa, please visit: https://www.rescue.org/donate/drought_africa.

If you prefer to donate directly to our relief efforts in Haiti, visit https://www.rescue.org/donate/donate-now-haiti.