Fondazione International Rescue Committee Italia ETS

The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to people in Italy whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by conflict and disaster. We operate a variety of programs across Italy with a strong focus on supporting vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, women and children.

The IRC in Italy provides essential safety, empowerment, education, livelihood and health services to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Our programs operate across the country, including in Trieste, Milan, Rome, Turin and various locations in Sicily and Calabria, with a strong focus on supporting the most vulnerable populations, such as women and children.

Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the International Rescue Committee delivers lasting impact for people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster. In the toughest and most remote places on earth, our programmes meet people’s multi-faceted needs through a rigorous, performance-based approach to all that we do.

In over 50 countries, our teams react quickly and stay for as long as they are needed. We listen to and respond to people’s needs, from clean water, shelter, and health care to education and earning an income. We ensure people not only survive, but also recover and rebuild their livelihoods, leading lives defined by the hope and dignity we all deserve.

Since our inception 90 years ago, we have been dedicated to bringing forth bold, innovative solutions, taking risks, and transforming the humanitarian landscape to help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives.