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 …
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 …
For many women displaced by conflict, the path to recovery is not just about safety—it’s about reclaiming dignity, identity and hope. In Iraq, Pakistan and Yemen, women who have lost homes, loved ones and livelihoods have found a new sense of strength thanks to International Medical Corps programmes. Our teams walk alongside them, making those …
Delivering Care to Displaced People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The humanitarian situation in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo remains dire. Years of conflict and instability have forced millions of people to flee their homes, with the Fizi Territory being one of the hardest-hit areas. As of 2025, the region continues …
“The rains were relentless. Severe flooding turned the roads into barriers, making it nearly impossible to reach those in need,” says Dr. Mahmoud Hussien Mohammed Abdullah. The local doctor is describing the vicious floods that swept through Yemen in September 2024. A result of an unusually heavy rainy season that lasted from July until the …
Imagine waking up every morning and not knowing where your next meal will come from. Your country’s economy has collapsed, inflation is skyrocketing and your husband’s daily wage is so small you’re uncertain if you’ll be able to afford basic items like food, clothes or toiletries. For a long time, this was a daily reality …
Falastine’s infant son wouldn’t stop crying. The one-month-old cried as his exhausted mother tended the goats on the rocky slopes of Al Dhale’e governorate in Yemen. He cried as she harvested vegetables and collected water from the well. And he cried as his father worked as an agricultural laborer, seldom bringing home enough money to …
After a decade of civil war, the situation in Yemen has been called one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. Amid the conflict, widespread poverty, disease, food insecurity and overburdened healthcare systems, one of the key challenges involves providing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance. Clean and safe drinking water is essential to …
Assisting Children Affected by the War in Gaza Every child deserves a chance. To safeguard the well-being and rights of children affected by conflict in Gaza, we are providing child protection and mental health services for children at our field hospitals while training caregivers to recognise signs that a child needs mental health support. Our …
35-year-old Libia knows the harsh reality of living with food insecurity. A few years ago, she lost her youngest child to complications caused by malnutrition, and the loss haunts her every day. However, as a parent and farmer in rural Al Dhale’e governorate, one of the regions of Yemen hardest-hit by conflict, food shortages and …