The American Refugee Committee has provided humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries over the past 30 years.

The American Refugee Committee is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that has provided humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries over the last 30 years. ARC works with refugee communities in 7 countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives. The people ARC serves have lost everything to events completely beyond their control. ARC provides shelter, clean water and sanitation, health care, skills training, microcredit education, protection and whatever support we can to let people begin again.

Our Mission

ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. We help people survive conflict and crisis and rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ARC is committed to the delivery of programs that ensure measurable quality and lasting impact for the people we serve.

Annual Report

ARC’s Annual Report (4 MB) focuses on the major crises and issues of 2007 and highlights ARC’s activities around the world.

Board of Directors

The American Refugee Committee’s Board of Directors is a diverse group of business and community leaders who provide the leadership and expertise that guide ARC programs around the world.

Senior Management Team

ARC’s Senior Management Team provides leadership and support to more than 2,000 ARC staff members in 7 countries around the world.

Financial Information

ARC takes financial responsibilities very seriously. Money Magazine, Reader’s Digest Magazine, and the American Institute of Philanthropy have all recognized the efficiency of our programs.