In seven refugee villages in Pakistan, dozens of young people meet every week for two to three hours to practice their communication skills, set goals and plan meaningful community projects—from restoring a sports ground to distributing school bags to children. They are participants in International Medical Corps’ Youth Empowerment Programme. “The main objective of the …
Providing Support to Landslide-affected Communities in Sudan On August 31, following days of relentless rainfall, a devastating landslide struck the village of Tarseen in Darfur, Sudan. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 370 people and displaced hundreds more, leaving communities reeling. The scale of destruction overwhelmed local resources, with survivors facing critical shortages …
On August 31, a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, causing catastrophic destruction across Kunar, Laghman and Nangarhar provinces, levelling entire villages and affecting more than 8,400 families. The tremor was followed by more than 17 aftershocks, including three above magnitude 5.0, causing even more destruction. The quakes were shallow (about 10 km below the …
As part of its Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has awarded International Medical Corps ¥906 million (roughly $6.3 million) over a four-year period to deploy its Pharmaceutical Information Management System (PIMS) across healthcare facilities in Kenya and Somalia, improving health services for millions of people there. Each year, Takeda’s Global …
Imagine a child so weak from malnutrition that she forgets to smile. She sits on her bed, staring into space, unable to walk or play. This was 4-year-old Fatima, from a remote village in Hays district in Yemen. She was suffering from acute malnutrition bordering on the severe category. Her mother suffered along, watching helplessly …
Though mental health stigma has already begun to shift—a change driven by years of advocacy and growing public awareness—International Medical Corps is taking it even further by helping mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) providers improve delivery of this important service. While MHPSS needs are rising among all Ukrainians, frontline workers are facing high levels …
Preparedness isn’t just about prepositioning supplies or being ready to deploy when disaster strikes—it’s also about making sure that frontline and healthcare workers have the training and knowledge they need ahead of time. Our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) has been in the process of formalising an emergency preparedness and response training program since we began …
The Central African Republic (CAR), a landlocked country endowed with vast forests and mineral resources, lies at the heart of Africa and is home to nearly 6 million people. Despite recent improvements in security, the country continues to face severe challenges in its health delivery system, including ensuring access to maternal and newborn health (MNH) …
Just before midnight on August 31, a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 1,400 people in Kunar province, which is north of the city, and injuring more than 3,000. These numbers are expected to rise as search-and-rescue efforts continue. The quake was a shallow one, originating …
Bringing Healthcare to Vulnerable Communities in Chad Every month, thousands of Sudanese cross into Chad, fleeing civil war in their home country. Many find shelter in refugee camps such as Dougui, located in Ouaddaï province, in eastern Chad. Life in the camp is challenging, but International Medical Corps is there to help. Our teams provide …