Championing Rights, Restoring Hope, Transforming Futures
Stories from the Field
A glimpse into our programs and the communities we serve. Click to view.
Where We Work
Rooted in the communities we serve. From our U.S. headquarters to our field offices in South Sudan and Chad, our teams work alongside local partners every day.
Louisville, KY
Juba
Who We Are
iRefuge is an independent, non-partisan humanitarian organization committed to protecting and empowering refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable communities across regions affected by conflict, climate change, and socio-economic crises.
Global Framework Alignment
Committed to UN SDGs and international humanitarian standards, ensuring our work meets the highest global benchmarks for humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
Multilateral Partnerships
Working with global partners to create sustainable impact through collaborative initiatives, shared resources, and coordinated response efforts.
Policy Engagement
Advocating for rights and sustainable solutions at all levels, influencing policy decisions that affect displaced communities worldwide.
Our Impact
Communities Served
Projects Completed
Refugees Trained
Hygiene Programs
What We Do
Providing Lifesaving Aid Since 2023
Delivering clean water, sanitation, and essential aid to refugees in Chad and beyond. Empowering communities through education, advocacy, and sustainable development.
Medical
Bringing essential medical aid to those in need.
Food
Delivering nutritious meals to communities facing hunger daily.
Dwelling
Providing safe, comfortable housing for those in need.
Education
Empowering lives through accessible, quality education.
Program Highlight
Showcasing our key programs making a real difference in displaced communities.
Psychosocial Support in Eastern Chad
Empowering women in refugee camps through comprehensive psychosocial support, addressing stress and building resilience.
Programs already in the field
Eleven concrete activities across Sudan, South Sudan and Chad — assessments, protection, education, food and emergency response — implemented directly or through field partners.
iRefuge Organization
Implemented & Ongoing Activities — 2024/2025
Reference
iRO/PROG/2025
| # | Category | Activity | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Assessment | Refugee & IDP needs assessment and registration | Wau, Aweil & Buru | Completed |
| 02 | Protection & GBV | Production of reusable dignity kits for women and girls | Gorom refugee camp · Juba | Ongoing |
| 03 | Partnerships | Partnership with SSWU and OSAD | South Sudan & Chad | Ongoing |
| 04 | Coordination | Networking with international and national NGOs | Sudan, Chad and South Sudan | Ongoing |
| 05 | Assessment | Assessments in Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile | SPLM/A-N areas | In process |
| 06 | Education | Distribution of education materials & biscuits for school children | Adre · Eastern Chad | Completed |
| 07 | Health & Nutrition | Psychosocial training in three refugee camps | Eastern Chad — Aboutengue, Alasha, Arkoum | Completed |
| 08 | Emergency Response | Food distribution & non-food items (NFI) | Adre · Eastern Chad | Ongoing |
| 09 | Education | Education in Emergency program | Wau & Aweil refugee camps | Ongoing |
| 10 | Emergency Response | Supporting Alight emergency response | Tawila IDP camp · Darfur | Ongoing |
| 11 | Education | School benches provided through OSAD | Adre · Eastern Chad | Completed |
Where our work is concentrated
An indicative breakdown of activity across our ten thematic areas. Emergency response, education and protection lead our footprint today, reflecting the urgent needs in Chad, Sudan and South Sudan.
- Share of implemented & ongoing activities
- Remaining capacity (room to grow)
- 0%
01. Emergency Response
Rapid food, NFI and crisis response
- 0%
02. Education
Materials, ALP, teacher training
- 0%
03. Protection & GBV
Dignity kits, GBV response
- 0%
04. Health & Nutrition
Psychosocial support, HIV awareness
- 0%
05. Food Security & Livelihood
Seeds, kitchen gardens, VSLA
- 0%
06. Peacebuilding & Governance
Coexistence, ARTs for peace
- 0%
07. WASH
Boreholes, hygiene, latrines
- 0%
08. Gender Empowerment
VICOBA, women in leadership
- 0%
09. Human Rights Advocacy
UDHR education, advocacy
- 0%
10. Climate & Environment
Resilient crops, conservation
Indicative distribution based on the implemented & ongoing activities reported in our 2024–2025 organizational profile. We update this annually as audited finance data becomes available.
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