Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee Deutschland (IRC-DE) is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
Background IRC-Deutschland (IRC-DE)
IRC-DE was established to 2016 in order to serve people seeking protection in Germany and to provide further opportunities for advocacy on behalf of the people we serve and funding for the programs we implement around the globe. IRC-DE has representations in Bonn and Berlin. The IRC in Europe also has offices in Brussels, Geneva, and London, and a sister organization in The Hague. Due to structural changes and political developments, IRC-DE has now become the Europe HQ for IRC and is facing rapid growth.
The number of employees has increased from three in 2016 to nearly 100 employees. The increase in number of employees was caused through capacity transfer from other IRC locations as well as new hires.
