In many parts of the world, daily access to a functioning toilet is about more than just basic hygiene. The humble toilet becomes not only, as the United Nations says, a “place for peace,” but a vital tool in improving community water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices. Things like a private, working toilet promote proper …
Israel In Israel, where International Medical Corps does not have an operational presence, we are supporting ongoing response and recovery efforts by long-time partner JDC, which is providing health and mental health services to affected communities—with a focus on children, older people and people with disabilities—as well as training first responders and healthcare workers. Gaza …
Offering Vital Nutrition Services in Gaza In Gaza, the past year of conflict has left most families struggling to access food, with three-quarters of the population relying on aid. Local food production has collapsed, leading to widespread malnutrition among children. Seven-year-old Jana, who was severely malnourished, is just one example. Treated at International Medical Corps’ …
If you’re a volunteer nurse providing healthcare to people who have lost their homes after a disaster, your work is difficult enough already. But if electricity is unreliable and the local water system is no longer functional—the tap water is undrinkable, toilets can’t flush and showers are off the table—then you probably start to feel …
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 …
Responding to Extreme Flooding in Nigeria On September 10, heavy rains caused the Alau Dam to overflow, resulting in major flooding across over 40% of Maiduguri Municipal Council in Borno State. The disaster impacted more than 414,000 people, with 37 deaths and 58 injuries. It has also destroyed key infrastructure and heightened the risk of …
In rural Afghanistan, a lack of clean water and modern sanitation and hygiene can profoundly affect the quality of healthcare services. According to UNICEF, about 35% of health facilities in Afghanistan lack safe drinking water, functional toilets, handwashing stations and proper waste disposal systems—all of which are critical for effective infection prevention and control. Addressing …
In the coastal city of Derna, Libya, thousands of people were forced to flee their homes in the early hours of September 12, 2023, after catastrophic flooding destroyed nearly 25% of the city. Storm Daniel had made landfall in the country two days before, bringing strong winds and months’ worth of rainfall in a matter …
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 …
“After a storm hits, we go to the affected areas and meet with local leaders,” explains Dr. Jojo Cangao, a native of the Philippines and longtime International Medical Corps staff member. “These communities have survived countless natural disasters. To help them recover, we work together, delivering critical assistance to those who need it most.” When …