IRD is a non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of the world's most vulnerable people. IRD specializes in conflict and post-conflict environments and works in more than 40 countries. With the help of local groups and donors, IRD builds sustainable, community-based programs that address relief, stabilization and development needs in the... areas of health, agriculture, infrastructure, emergency response, and governance.
IRD provides over $500 million annually in humanitarian assistance to more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Since its founding in 1998, IRD has provided more than $1.75 billion worth of goods and services in humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations around the world.
IRD provides cost-effective relief and development programs in seven core sectors and special projects as needed.