Providing Clean Water to War-Affected Ukrainians In Ukraine, years of conflict have damaged the systems that people rely on for safe, running water. International Medical Corps is responding with practical solutions. When the Kakhovka Dam was destroyed, more than 200,000 people suddenly lost access to piped water. In the city of Pokrov, local authorities were …
In rural communities across Afghanistan, limited access to modern water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) supplies continues to put families at risk of preventable diseases. In eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province, these challenges are especially acute in remote villages affected by earthquakes and years of instability. Without clean, safe water, everyday tasks like drinking, cooking and caring …
Providing Critical Care amid Conflict in Sudan Since fighting erupted in April 2023, Sudan has descended into what is now the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 33 million people expected to need assistance in 2026. Nowhere is the impact more visible than in Darfur, where years of instability have given way to renewed …
When Suha Khann arrived in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, she was surrounded by a jarring juxtaposition—glistening ocean water, beautiful beaches and devastated communities. “It was a two-hour drive from Tacloban to Mayorga, where International Medical Corps had a base,” Suha explains. “As we drove, the natural landscape was still …
When fighting erupted in Sudan in April 2023, it ignited a wave of violence that swept across the country. The conflict has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In 2026, an estimated 33 million people will desperately need assistance. The Darfur region, already scarred by decades of conflict and instability, has become the epicentre of …
Supporting Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles In the wake of the January 2025 wildfires—which upended life across Los Angeles County and left tens of thousands displaced—International Medical Corps quickly stepped in to help communities navigate an uncertain landscape. As harmful debris, poor air quality and unstable living conditions continued long after the flames were contained, …
The Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 marked the beginning of a year full of humanitarian challenges. Natural disasters, outbreaks of infectious disease and ongoing conflicts around the world led to displaced families, hungry children and the overwhelming need for emergency health services. But as always, our teams remained steadfast in our mission of providing …
Caring for Syrian Refugees in Jordan International Medical Corps has been supporting the health needs of Syrian refugees living in Jordan since 2014. Today, we provide critical healthcare services for more than 100,000 people in Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps, focusing on primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and on managing chronic diseases. Our teams …
In late October, a group of International Medical Corps trainers convened in the sweltering heat of Maiduguri, Nigeria, to train frontline government healthcare workers from Borno and Katsina states—two states with enormous humanitarian needs stemming from armed conflict, widespread hunger and displacement. To maximise the improvement to local health outcomes, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) …
On November 3, a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, affecting more than 3,000 families across six provinces. Balkh and Samangan were among the hardest-hit provinces, with thousands of homes destroyed or damaged, leaving families exposed to freezing temperatures and struggling to survive. Schools and water sources were disrupted, hygiene conditions deteriorated, and psychological distress …