The IRC is working to intervene now to save lives and minimize the economic and food security threats to those we serve by providing cash assistance. But, this pandemic is going to have far-reaching, long-term impacts which could lead to a global humanitarian disaster. The IRC is calling for a scale-up of immediate, life-saving programming and long-term support to rebuild markets and job opportunities.

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