Every day, IRC education programs reach hundreds of thousands of young people around the world whose lives have been torn apart by violent conflict. We revive learning opportunities, rebuild classrooms, jumpstart healing, teach new skills and restore hope for a brighter future.     Photo: Melissa Winkler/The IRC

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Iraqi Children At Risk


In Jordan, the IRC brings shell-shocked Iraqi kids out of hiding and into cheery youth centers where they once again learn, laugh, heal and hope.
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IRC's Global Education Programs: Learn more about IRC education projects that increase access to education in emergencies, rebuild and strengthen education systems when conflicts subside, and teach new skills to help families rebuild their lives.