WhaT WE DO



The IRD provides aid to people affected by various global crises, striving to build a better world for all through the following interventions:



01



education



Supporting formal education initiatives to enhance primary-level learning, as well as non-formal education activities that develop talents and skills in youth, including vocational training, literacy programs, and life skills training.



02



health



Improving access to primary health care, providing training on sexual and reproductive health to adolescents and youth, and establishing community-based health insurance in low-income communities.



03



Humanitarian aid



Providing protection and emergency aid, including food, non-food items, cash assistance, and education during crises.



04



Peace and conflicts management



Assisting communities in preventing and resolving conflicts through activities that promote cohesion and peaceful coexistence.



05



human rights promotion and protection



Focusing on the rights of children, women, and other vulnerable groups through training and awareness initiatives.



06



economic development



Supporting livelihood-strengthening activities such as small business, agriculture, and savings and loans programs for low-income households.



where we serve



The IRD is an internationally oriented organization, currently focusing its efforts in Massachusetts, USA, and the North and South Kivu provinces of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our long-term vision includes expanding into other Great Lakes region countries, such as Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.



USA



DR Congo



Burundi



Rwanda



Uganda



Tanzania



Kenya



South Sudan



beneficiaries





The IRD is dedicated to assisting individuals facing today’s multiple crises, including refugees, immigrants, internally displaced persons, vulnerable children and youth, survivors of gender-based violence, ethnic minorities, and low-income American citizens and permanent residents.



women





children





youth





vulnerable people





ethnic minorities





low-income





displaced persons





refugees & immigrants







345 Main st, oxford, MA 01540



Initiatives for Relief and Development