can help deliver food aid to a family suffering from hunger
can deliver items like blankets and more to those in need
can build education and training programs for vulnerable community members
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Although Europe largely consists of developed nations, it’s important to remember some of these nations are still affected by poverty. Current 2026 data indicates that approximately one in five Europeans continue to experience poverty or social exclusion. Research highlights that Albania, Bosnia, and Kosovo — three of the primary countries where IRUSA works — remain among the poorest nations in Europe based on GDP per capita. Additionally, Greece continues to face significant humanitarian challenges, particularly in protecting and supporting vulnerable refugee populations.
IRUSA’s first humanitarian response was to the Bosnian war in 1995, where we provided vital emergency aid such as food and water and helped rebuild homes, schools, and places of worship. Now, over 30 years later, we continue to deliver life-saving aid across four European countries: Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Greece.
A few of our interventions include: