International Rescue Committee

CAMPAIGN PITCH

There are over 50 million refugees in the world — and half of them are children. Let that sink in.

These individuals are fleeing unimaginable conditions: war, famine, violence, and political instability. They leave behind homes, communities, and identities — all for the hope of safety.

We’re a student team from the University of North Texas, and we’re partnering with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to support their mission of delivering emergency aid and long-term recovery to displaced people around the world. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to directly support IRC programs that provide clean water, shelter, education, job training, mental health services, and more.

Help us bring dignity, hope, and stability to those who need it most.

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Support Refugees Through the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that responds to the world’s worst crises. The IRC helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Their work includes providing clean water, education, healthcare, economic assistance, and emergency aid.

The social issue we are supporting is the global refugee crisis. More than 110 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide due to conflict, violence, or persecution (UNHCR, 2024). Refugees often face unsafe conditions, limited access to basic resources, and barriers to rebuilding stable lives. The IRC is essential in helping displaced families regain safety and dignity.

Your donation will support services like job training, mental health support, emergency housing, and healthcare. The money raised will go directly to programs that help refugees adjust to their new environments and build a sustainable future.

We were deeply moved by stories like that of Amal, a Syrian mother who fled war with her children. With IRC’s help, she received trauma counseling and now supports others through peer mentoring. Stories like hers remind us that with the right support, recovery is possible.

Learn more about the IRC at www.rescue.org or call (855) 9-RESCUE.

Sources:

• UNHCR. (2024). Global Trends: Forced Displacement in 2024. UNHCR

• International Rescue Committee. (2024). What We Do. RESCUE

LAUNCH MESSAGE

There are over 50 million refugees in the world, and half of them are children.

These individuals are fleeing terrible conditions: war, famine, disease, political turmoil, and more. Refugees are forced to flee everything they know—homes, clothing, communities—for the mere hope of safety.

Look no further than the International Rescue Committee (IRC) if you’re wondering how to help. The IRC works to tackle the barriers faced by refugees—especially women and girls—by promoting economic wellbeing, education, empowerment, health, and safety.

My team and I are passionate about this cause and eager to raise awareness and support. Whether you donate or simply take time to learn, your involvement matters.

Click here to donate and support refugees

We believe everyone deserves a bright and foreseeable future.

Help us and the International Rescue Committee make that future possible — for millions.

WHY THIS MATTERS TO US (TEAM REFLECTION)

When researching the refugee crisis, I came across images of families carrying their lives in plastic bags, walking for miles in hopes of safety. One video showed a father in tears as he explained that he hadn't eaten in two days so his children could. That moment stayed with me—I couldn’t imagine having to make that kind of sacrifice.

We chose the IRC because they don’t just help refugees survive; they help them rebuild. This connects to me personally because I believe in second chances and the power of community support. Reading stories of people like Amal, who turned her pain into purpose through IRC programs, inspired me.

According to the UNHCR (2024), over 110 million people are currently displaced, and many face long-term trauma and homelessness. The IRC’s approach—combining emergency relief with long-term recovery—is what moved me to act.

⚠️ Note: This fundraiser is organized by a student group at the University of North Texas for educational purposes. All funds raised will be donated in full to the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. No personal profits will be made from this fundraiser.

This week, Myanmar was hit with a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, destroying everything in its path. Many people have seen the viral images on social media but have not yet realized the sheer level of destruction this earthquake caused.

It was so large that the earthquake reached select parts of China and Thailand. The death toll has officially surpassed 3,000 lives lost and is rising. People have lost their lives, homes, family members, pets, and their livelihoods as they know it, and we can help.

Any and all donations can help the people of Myanmar get back on their feet and try to return to normal life. All proceeds will be going to the International Rescue Committee, which aims to aid life-saving medical assistance, fresh water, and hygiene kits, to help the people of Myanmar survive the situation they are in.

Any and all ICL families can pitch in, and even a dollar donation would help. Together, ICL can help save the livelihoods, and possibly lives, of thousands of people suffering in Myanmar.

This is a fundraiser for my Eagle Scout project, in which I am also running a fundraiser to raise funds for the International Rescue Committee.

A safe place to lay your head and a hot meal are normal standards for most households, however, that’s not the case when you are fleeing from a country in crisis, a victim of human trafficking, and survivors of torture. International Rescue Committee provides economic wellbeing, education, health, empowerment and safety. You have the opportunity to raise funds to help this mission, please join us today!

As of the end of 2023, 117 million individuals worldwide were forcibly displaced, according to the United Nations Commissioner for Refugee latest Global Trends report. Displacement often results in several challenges including food insecurity, spread of illness and limited educational and basic survival resources. This is particularly vulnerable for women and children who are disproportionately affected and 40% of children being below the age of 18 (UNHCR, 2023)

Your donation will allow IRC the ability to offer lifesaving aid for individuals and communities that need it most around the world.

How IRC has changed lives

Meet Hamida, a Syrian refugee and photographer who found purpose and meaning through her photography work. Following her escape, from the conflict in Syria, she made a home in Jordan where she utilizes her camera to tell the story of courage and perseverance of refugees.

Hamida shares a story of her journey to Jordan which was not easy – it was a long and treacherous and her and family endured harsh conditions, often without even having a tent for shelter. “We didn't have any belongings, even the belongings we had, we had thrown away on the way, so we literally arrived with nothing” Hamida remembers.

Now safely in Jordan, Hamida uses her art to celebrate the rebuilding of refugees lives through her lens. IRC has made it possible for Hamida to turn her passion into a business, through their Resilient Futures program. She was provided an opportunity to attend business training and offered grants to purchase equipment.

By supporting IRC, you are helping individuals like Hamida find new hope and healing.

You can learn more about the International Rescue Committee here: https://www.rescue.org/

Sources: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2023) Global Trends: Forced Displacement in 2023. UNHCR. https://www.unhcr.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/global-trends-report-2023.pdf?version1723671474

Join us in celebrating Kais Zaki's 1st birthday!

On November 17th, we'll be gathering to shower Zaki with love, laughter, and birthday wishes.

In lieu of birthday gifts, we ask for your generous donation to support a charity Sharif and I deeply care about: the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster. The IRC works tirelessly to provide essential aid to refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people.

A special focus of the IRC is the welfare of children.

They provide essential services such as:

Thank you for your support!

Hello, my name is Amari and I'm turning 20 this year. Most people who grew up as privileged as I have been lucky enough to would ask for something expensive to celebrate, but how can I? How can I ask for something like that when there are children in Gaza and other parts of the world who will never even get to live to see half my age? How can I sit here with all of my family members and ask for material things when there are children and families who don't deserve to be at the center of a war every day? How many family members in Gaza have lost their loved ones on their birthdays? How many are starving to death before they reach 10? How many are sick and dying with limited resources before they can even learn to walk? I can't sit here and ask for money or material items; it makes me sick to my stomach. So, instead of getting me things or sending me money, though I do of course appreciate the sentiment, I'm asking my family members and friends to donate to this GoFundMe. Please help me celebrate my 20 years of living by making it possible for refugees to live even one more because many aren't even being allowed that. Any amount is appreciated, big or small; knowing that anyone I love would be willing to help with this in any way would make my heart immeasurably happy. And if you're seeing this and can't donate, I urge you to share this instead. I can't be there to help directly, but with your help, the people who are, can.

Hello, I am Mohammed from Gaza. My house was destroyed and my family and I were displaced. We left the house without taking anything from our home. We were displaced in an UNRWA school for 4 months. We were displaced from it because the school was destroyed and the occupation requested that we evacuate it. We have been displaced until now more than 16 times. The second time was to Rafah. Now the occupation requested that we evacuate it, so we were displaced to the city of Khan Yunis. We are still displaced every day throughout the war. We did not have money. I was not able to buy food and drink for my family after being displaced from the school and to Rafah. I was able to build a simple tent for me and my family of 9 to live in. My parents are elderly, so I am their only supporter, but unfortunately the tent was destroyed because of the occupation. Now, in the last displacement, I was not able to buy a tent for my family to live in. I do not have money. They destroyed what money and work I have. Our life is very difficult. We walk distances to search for water and we do not have much food to eat. I want you to help me with some money to support my family and try to escape death. Donate For my family through the following link and share the link on social media

The International Rescue Committee

Help change lives across the globe! We are raising money for the International Rescue Committee, which is an organization that assists refugees and communities in need all over the world. So far in the U.S., they have helped 35,000 people establish asylum and receive aid, and 2,697 have been assisted in becoming citizens. Globally, they have a hand in over 40 countries to provide healthcare, education for children, and empower communities to be self-reliant. They have major focuses on the crisis in both Gaza and Ukraine, border asylum seekers, climate change, and refugees in America. Currently, there is a crisis watch in Sudan where they are experiencing extreme conflict in their economy and political unrest. The country has already experienced a loss of around 150,000 people due to starvation, and it is estimated that over 25 million Sudanese people are currently in desperate need of humanitarian aid. The money collected though this campaign will go directly to the International Rescue Committee to be used to fund their educational programs, healthcare supplies, infrastructure assistance programs, or whatever else they may need. We take our volunteer experience from soup kitchens, elderly homes, and aiding in Christmas present packaging for children. We will use our experience to benefit various types of communities. Every little bit goes a long way, so please feel free to donate what you can!

For more information visit the website below!

https://www.rescue.org/eu/who-we-are

Source:

https://www.rescue.org/

While each of us supports different causes and charities we would love if you choose to donate to this cause for her birthday in lieu of bringing her a present.

We are so grateful for the love and blessings you want to shower on our little Zoya, and truly believe the best gift we can give her is a world with no child left behind.

Founded in 1933 by refugee from Nazi Germany Albert Einstein and others, the International Rescue Committee provides direct practical assistance to those fleeing disaster and conflict in over 40 countries. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by anonymous donors.

Works by local artists including Mike Gallagher, Ginny Zanger, Nancy Lorenz, Phyllis Bluhm, Nina Lev, Vivienne Shalom, Laura Gang, Mary Harman, Terry Boutelle, Richard Youngstrom, Muradieu Joseph, Honey Berry Art and more will be available for sale at the event. With the exception of one starving artist, all proceeds will be donated to the IRC. 

Please join us at an outdoor art fundraiser for the International Rescue Committee

When: Thursday September 14, 4- 5:30 pm 

Where: Home of Michael Weinstein and Martha Matlaw 60 Perkins St., Jamaica Plain 

Refreshments will be served

Parking available in the lot across from the Curley School, 493 Centre St., Street parking available as well

We are a group of 20 students biking 277 kilometres over 4 days across the Aegean coast of Turkey. We have felt helpless watching the earthquakes devastate families and take lives. We are raising money as we bike to make a difference and support those affected. After speaking with our Turkish classmates we have chosen to raise money for the International Rescue Committee. Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause.