Interested in learning more about organizations that work with refugees around the world? Find out more below.

UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a specialized agency of the United Nations and responsible for the protection, safety and well-being of refugees worldwide. unhcr.org



Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in nearly 60 countries. msf.org



Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Ministries (IRIM)

IRIM is part of the Illinois Conference of Churches’ Refugee and Immigration Program serving the social, emotional and material needs of newly-arrived refugees and immigrants to Chicago. irim.org



International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescues Committee (IRC) is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. theirc.org



Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

The LIRS resettles and reunites refugees, creates job opportunities as refugees establish their own lives, protects unaccompanied refugee children, and advocates for fair treatment of asylum seekers or those in immigration detention. lirs.org



OCHA

The Organization for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance promotes preparedness and prevention, alleviates human suffering, and aims to improve the overall effectiveness of the UN’s humanitarian operations worldwide. ochaonline.un.org



Refugee Council USA

The Refugee Council USA is a coalition of U.S. non-governmental organizations focused on refugee protection.  rcusa.org



Save the Children

Save the Children is a leading international relief and development organization that works to make lasting, positive change in the lives of children in the United States and around the world. savethechildren.org



United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Dept. of Migration & Refugee Services

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services carries out the commitment of the Roman Catholic bishops of the United States to serve and advocate for immigrants, refugees, migrants, and people on the move. usccb.org/mrs



The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

WOLA serves as a key resource and interlocutor for Latin American non-governmental organizations working for human rights and social justice. wola.org



Women's Refugee Commission

The Women's Refugee Commission advocates vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people, including those seeking asylum—bringing about lasting, measurable change. womensrefugeecommission.org



World Food Programme

The World Food Programme is a United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger and saves lives in refugee crises and other emergencies. wfp.org



World Vision

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. worldvision.org