International Rescue Committee
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The IRC in Africa

The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in 42 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees, and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 24 regional offices in cities across the United States, we help refugees resettle in the U.S. and become self-sufficient.

IRC Programs in Africa

Surge Protection Project

Through the Surge project, the IRC helps staff United Nations efforts to protect refugees during crises. 
Democratic Republic of Congo • Guinea • Kenya • Liberia • Namibia • Somalia • Tanzania