The Initiatives for Relief and Development (IRD) is a humanitarian and development organization created to provide high-impact, evidence-based, and community-driven assistance to vulnerable populations in both Worcester County, Massachusetts (USA) and the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Operating primarily in Central Massachusetts in USA as well as in North and South Kivu provinces in DRC, IRD was founded in response to persistent humanitarian challenges characterized by protracted conflict, large-scale displacement, and chronic underdevelopment. The organization’s work aims to address these urgent needs by delivering tailored support that strengthens resilience and improves the well-being of affected communities.
