The International Rescue Committee goes to crisis zones to rescue and rebuild. We bring refugees from harm to home.

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    What’s At Stake

  • 1 in 5 Afghans is a school-age child
  • More than 50% of the population is under 18 years old
  • 80% of students are in the 1st-4th grades
  • 1.2 million girls remain out-of-school and at home
  • 30% of children are working to support their families
  • The adult illiteracy rate is 75% (86% for women)

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