Help keep us on the front line
120 million people have been displaced globally by the devastating effects of conflict and climate-driven catastrophe – many of which rarely reach or quickly fade from the news headlines. This number has more than doubled over the past ten years.
Solving today’s complex refugee crisis requires more than a new way of thinking. It calls for a revolution in humanitarian sector innovation and bold new partnerships. The IRC has set out to rise to this challenge.
Whether you wish to respond flexibly wherever the need is greatest, or are passionate about supporting a particular issue, we will help you create the impact you are looking for.
By supporting the IRC, you can help drive progress in meeting the greatest humanitarian challenges of our time – at this moment of urgent and unmatched need.
As a philanthropic partner of the IRC, you’ll not only be funding work that makes a real, lasting difference to people’s lives, you’ll be helping to improve the effectiveness of the wider humanitarian sector.
For over 90 years, the IRC has been helping the world’s most vulnerable people. As one of the only organisations that works across the entire arc of crisis – from warzones in Ukraine to working with refugees and displaced people in Europe and the United States – we support tens of millions of people throughout their journey to rebuild their lives.
Everything we do is based on world-class evidence
We believe people in need deserve programmes that are proven to make a significant impact. To date, the IRC has generated or partnered on 88 impact evaluations and cost efficiency analyses in 30 countries, conducting more research in humanitarian contexts than any peer organisation.
Whether it’s revolutionising malnutrition treatment, bringing education to conflict-affected children in the hardest-to-reach parts of the world, helping communities adapt to climate change through smart agriculture practices, or supporting migrants with reliable information during their journeys to safety, the IRC is committed to being a solutions-driven NGO that creates lasting change around the world.
We empower people to regain control of their futures
Conflict and disaster can strip away independence. We work to give back control by helping people take an active role in rebuilding their lives and their communities – whether that’s making sure their voices are heard and equally represented, dispersing cash grants so refugees can manage their own resources or working with microfinance institutions so small businesses grow and prosper. You can support us to help people help themselves, and make sure they emerge from crisis with hope and dignity.
At the IRC, our supporters are our partners. We have a small but experienced team of philanthropy professionals who are tapped into our technical humanitarian teams, dedicated to working with you to identify areas of shared interest, and guide your journey with us.
We want to give you access and insight into parts of the organisation that go beyond the norm, so that together we can shape a transparent, transformational and long-term partnership. We look forward to working with you.
To find out more about making a personal donation to the IRC, please email us.