DRC is Denmark’s largest NGO. We are a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries across the world our 7,500 employees work to protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

Who They Are:

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries, our 7,500 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

• DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return.
• DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance.
• DRC supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included in hosting societies.
• DRC works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote the protection of rights and peaceful coexistence.

Their 6,000 volunteers in Denmark make an invaluable difference in integration activities throughout the country.

Where they operate:
Europe: Russian Federation (North Caucasus), Ukraine, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYR Macedonia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
The Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen
Africa: Liberia, Ivory Coast, Guinea, CAR – The Central African Republic, DR Congo, Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya
Asia: Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan