A man poses for a photo while sitting in a wheelchair and hand-cranked bicycle.

Surrounded by conflict

Tanzania

The International Rescue Committee provides critical support to thousands of refugees living in Tanzania as a result of ongoing conflict in neighboring countries.

Country facts

Total population: 54.2 million
Refugees in Tanzania: 350,000
Rank in Human Development Index: 160 of 191

IRC response

Started work in Tanzania: 1993

Related reports & resources

Report
These Rights are Mine: disability rights among refugees and the host community in Tanzania
February 25, 2020
Resource
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in emergencies toolkit
October 6, 2017
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Urban stakeholder engagement and coordination: Guidance note for humanitarian practitioners
August 31, 2017
Report
Urban context analysis toolkit
July 10, 2017
Report
The right to the city for urban displaced
January 31, 2017

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