Being there for refugees, wherever they need us

Your support helps the IRC respond everywhere families are in crisis [International Rescue Committee logo.]( [Anastasiia, 25, and her son Rinat, 2, at an appointment with Dr. Oleg, an IRC medical practitioner in Ukraine.]( 12 July 2023 — Spodobivka village, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. Anastasiia, 25, and her son Rinat, 2, at an appointment with Dr. Oleg, an IRC medical practitioner in Ukraine. {NAME}, Read the news recently and you'll see crises almost everywhere. Flooding in Libya, ongoing war in Ukraine. Right now hundreds of thousands of people are left without shelter, food, medical care and basic sanitation. This moment is unprecedented — right now more people have been forced to flee their homes than at any point since World War II. The need is huge, but we know with the support of generous humanitarians like you, we can make a difference. Supporting people through crisis is why the IRC exists. We've developed a unique approach that prioritizes the most urgent needs when an emergency strikes and supports people as they rebuild their lives. Our time tested response prioritizes: - Safety: That's why we provide sanitation supplies, first aid kits, and basic household items to families displaced by conflict or natural disasters. Having these basic items can help reestablish a sense of safety and normalcy in a time of upheaval. - Empowerment: We provide cash assistance to families in crisis, in addition to basic supplies. We recognize that all people and all families don't have the same needs. Cash assistance that allows people to choose and purchase the items they need can be empowering in a time of crisis. - Education: When children's lives are disrupted by conflict and crisis, they often lose access to learning environments. That's why we provide services that allow children to access developmentally-appropriate learning in areas where we work. - Economic well being: We train women in crisis zones to be midwives so that they have a livelihood and can provide critical care for expectant mothers. Too many women around the world die in childbirth or during pregnancy. The support of a midwife can prevent these deaths while also creating more opportunities for women to be financially independent. - Health: Whether a crisis is caused by natural or human-made circumstances, medical care is often difficult to access for displaced families. That's why we have mobile medical units providing basic healthcare to children, families, and elders in crisis zones worldwide. Because of supporters like you, our colleagues around the world are able to be among the first to respond to people affected by conflict and natural disasters providing survival essentials like food, shelter, medical care and clean water. I hope you’re proud to be a part of the global community supporting this work. Thank you for standing with children and families in crisis, {NAME}. — Hank P.S.: Now through September 30, there's a special opportunity to do THREE TIMES as much for children and families in crisis zones. All gifts made before the deadline will triple in value, helping to supply three times the nutritional support, medical supplies, and clean water needed in Ukraine, Libya, Syria, and crisis zones worldwide. [Please, make a gift today >>]( The International Rescue Committee | [Rescue.org]( 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address updates@rescue.org to your Address Book. [Click here]( for U.S. federal and state compliance notices [Manage my preferences]( or [unsubscribe](