The American Refugee Committee works for the survival, health and well being of refugees, displaced people, and those at risk, enabling them to rebuild productive lives of dignity and purpose, striving always to respect their values.



ARC insists on involving the people we serve in the planning and implementation of our efforts. This participatory approach is critical to the sustainability of our programs.



Instability and conflict have ravaged countries throughout the world, forcing innocent victims to flee across borders or to safer parts within their own country – sometimes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. They often walk for weeks, sometimes months, before finding safety. By the time they find refuge in camps, they are malnourished, sick, and traumatized



American Refugee Committee, our mission is to be a source of hope for these men, women and children. ARC provides medical attention, secure living environments, and opportunities for self-sufficiency.