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International Medical Corps Joins Others at COP28 to Offer Solutions to the Health Impacts of Climate Change

November 30, 2023

A leader in emergency humanitarian response, as well as healthcare development and training in fragile and conflict-affected states, International Medical Corps will present on the health impacts of climate change at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which will be held November 30–December 12 in Dubai, UAE. The global first responder’s representatives at …

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Empowering Women and Girls Around the World

November 28, 2023

In times of crisis, violence against women and girls can escalate. International Medical Corps is at the forefront of preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in countries around the world. Our teams offer community-based services not only to prevent violence but also to reduce stigma for survivors and promote women’s empowerment and economic independence. …

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October Snapshots 2023

November 23, 2023

Responding to the Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia International Medical Corps works in Ethiopia to provide treatment for malnourished children as well as programs in food security, livelihoods, comprehensive healthcare, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Ethiopia is one of several countries experiencing recurrent cholera outbreaks. Cholera is a waterborne disease spread by eating food or …

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A Trusted Ambulance Service Saves Lives in Mali

November 21, 2023

Mali has faced insecurity since a 2012 coup d’état caused mass displacement and disruption of public systems, particularly in the northern part of the country around Timbuktu. As instability has spread and the country grows increasingly unstable, crime—particularly robbery and carjacking—has become rampant. Criminals target vehicles owned by government and UN agencies—and even ambulances used …

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Nutrition Coordinator’s Experimentation Leads to Success in Somalia

November 9, 2023

“I just love trying out new things that will bring about a good change and bring something positive to the communities that we serve,” says Naomi Mwikali Ndung’u, Nutrition Coordinator for our Somalia mission. Naomi’s love of experimentation led to a highly successful integrated community case management (iCCM plus) project in 2021. iCCM plus is …

International Medical Corps distributed winterization kits to earthquake-affected communities in Herat province, Afghanistan.

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Preparing for Winter in Afghanistan After Deadly Earthquakes

October 31, 2023

In Herat province, Afghanistan, communities were already preparing for a harsh winter when back-to-back earthquakes devastated the area. The quakes —each around 6.3 magnitude— hit on October 7, 10 and 15, and were each followed by several aftershocks. The series of quakes levelled villages, buried families and left entire communities homeless. According to OCHA, nearly …

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September Snapshots 2023

October 17, 2023

Responding in Libya and Morocco Our teams are on the ground providing medical relief to survivors of the Libya floods and Morocco earthquake, as well as to communities around the world affected by extreme weather and other disasters. In Libya, where more than 40,000 flood survivors have been displaced from their homes, we have three …

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Israel / Gaza Crisis

October 13, 2023

International Medical Corps is horrified by the Hamas terrorist attacks and the loss of lives in Israel. The further loss of lives in Gaza is tragically impacting families caught in the crossfire. Humanitarian assistance for families is critically needed across the region. We do not have an operational presence in Israel and, as is often …

Our WASH team constructed a reservoir, four latrines, a tap stand and a handwashing facility in a remote school in Kunar province in Afghanistan, enabling students to practice good hygiene.

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Safe Water and Sanitation Help School Children Rediscover the Joy of Learning

October 12, 2023

In many European countries and the United States, autumn/fall marks the end of summer holidays and signals the start of a new school year. While some children may not want their holidays to end, others eagerly await reuniting with their friends. But for millions of children in other parts of the world, school is a …

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Devastating Earthquakes Hit Western Afghanistan

October 9, 2023

On October 7, two back-to-back 6.3-magnitude earthquakes hit western Afghanistan, affecting Herat province. Thousands of people have been reported killed, and many more injured and missing. The disaster has displaced families and left them living in congested shelters with limited access to water and other resources. As search and rescue operations continue, the situation is …

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October Snapshots 2023

A Trusted Ambulance Service Saves Lives in Mali

Nutrition Coordinator’s Experimentation Leads to Success in Somalia

Empowering Women and Girls Around the World

Our gender-based violence teams reduce stigma, promote women’s empowerment and respond to violence in emergency settings.

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October Snapshots 2023

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Nutrition Coordinator’s Experimentation Leads to Success in Somalia

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Preparing for Winter in Afghanistan After Deadly Earthquakes

International Medical Corps Joins Others at COP28 to Offer Solutions to the Health Impacts of Climate Change

Empowering Women and Girls Around the World

October Snapshots 2023

A Trusted Ambulance Service Saves Lives in Mali

Nutrition Coordinator’s Experimentation Leads to Success in Somalia

Preparing for Winter in Afghanistan After Deadly Earthquakes

September Snapshots 2023

Israel / Gaza Crisis

Safe Water and Sanitation Help School Children Rediscover the Joy of Learning

Devastating Earthquakes Hit Western Afghanistan

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