International Rescue Committee
Helping to Rebuild the Darfur Genocide Victims
Role of Organization
The role of the IRC was to provide medical care, water, sanitation, education, and protection for the 800,000 Darfuris and the 1.1 million people in North and South Sudan. Eventually they were expelled by the Sudanese Government. In 2014 alone the International Rescue Committee and our local partner organizations restored hope and opportunity for millions of people uprooted by war, conflict and natural disasters.
Protecting Human Rights
Authority to Address the Situation
No real authority.They were kicked out by the Sudanese Government along with 12 other organizations. Its a group with celebrities and donors backing it but are still seen as a relief program with promotional donations needed and volunteers run 90% of the workers involved.
Supporting Our Mission
Our Success in Darfur
They are saving lives, healing the sick, preventing further diseases, rebuilding communities, caring for children, protecting and empowering women and creating new lives for people who have been caught in situations out of their own control.