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Restoring hope, rebuilding lives

OUR PROGRAMS:

International Relief Teams alleviates the suffering caused by poverty and disaster around the globe, from the forgotten corners of the world to right here at home, by sending volunteer teams, relief supplies, and other assistance to improve the lives of those who suffer most.

Community & Family Health

Disaster Response

Health Services

Medicines & Supplies

Nutrition & Education

Countries

IRT has worked in 68 countries around the globe.

$372 million

HUMANITARIAN AID

including food, medicine, and relief supplies to families worldwide since 1988.

98%

Charity Navigator Rating

for 15 consecutive years.

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Featured Project

Rohingya Refugee Crisis

The Rohingya, an ethnic group of one million from Myanmar, are considered the world's most persecuted minority. More than 700,000 Rohingya refugees now reside in Bangladesh after fleeing sustained violence and ethnic cleansing by the Myanmar government. These refugees now live in makeshift camps along the border. After suffering unspeakable atrocities in their own country, children and families now face another threat - the monsoon season.

Featured Project

FIGHTING MALNUTRITION IN GUATEMALA

Guatemala has the fourth highest rate of chronic malnutrition in the world. Almost 50 percent of children under five are stunted; and in indigenous areas, 65 percent of the population is...

Featured Blog Post

“Thank You for Giving Me a New Life!”

Raul and his sister were alone, poor, and helpless living in Mexico. Then, you helped give them a new, happy home!

Hurricane Harvey Victims Need Our Help - Good Morning San Diego

Barry La Forgia, IRT executive director, discusses our response for Hurricane Harvey on Good Morning San Diego.

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Hurricane Harvey Victims Need Our Help - Good Morning San Diego

Barry La Forgia, IRT executive director, discusses our response for Hurricane Harvey on Good Morning San Diego.

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