Copenhagen, Denmark · Established 1956
DRC
Danish Refugee Council
Standing up for the displaced.
(About)
One of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs for refugees and displaced people.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today it is a long-established organisation, working on displaced people, protection and livelihoods and known within the sector for its tagline "Standing up for the displaced.".
The organisation currently operates in 12 countries, with major presence in Ukraine, Syria and Iraq. One of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs for refugees and displaced people. Verified profiles, financials and annual reports are published on its official website at drc.ngo.
(Verified profile)
What the record actually says.
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Structure & mandate
DRC is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1956. See the linked official sources for full governance and finances.
Key public programmes
- ▸Displaced people — see official programme pages for details.
- ▸Protection — see official programme pages for details.
- ▸Livelihoods — see official programme pages for details.
Founded
1956
HQ
Copenhagen
Denmark
Countries of work
12+
Independent registers
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(Public perception & reviews)
What people actually say.
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(Work in the field)
Photos of their work.
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(Where we operate)
Active in 12 countries.
- Ukraine
- Syria
- Iraq
- Turkey
- Lebanon
- Afghanistan
- Myanmar
- Somalia
- Kenya
- DR Congo
- Colombia
- Yemen
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