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 Child Protection (CP) team supports thousands of children in Gaza—providing arts and crafts, face-painting, singing and role-playing activities.
With the support of our CP team, hope and joy have returned for many Palestinian children—but the challenges continue. Thousands of vulnerable civilians need ongoing support, including healthcare, nutrition assistance and more. To meet these challenges, we are running two field hospitals that provide comprehensive services, have begun the “Find and Treat” campaign to fight childhood malnutrition, and are providing thousands of children with protection against polio by participating in the World Health Organization’s vaccination campaign. Learn more about our work in Gaza.
Helping Typhoon-Affected Communities in the Philippines
On July 24, Typhoon Gaemi struck the Philippines, causing extreme winds, rainfall and flooding. The storm killed 34 people, displaced more than 612,000 and prompted officials to declare a “state of calamity” in the capital and more than 100 cities.
International Medical Corps, which has been operating in the Philippines since 2013, has deep experience responding to natural disasters there. Following the typhoon, our teams conducted a rapid needs assessment, provided a doctor and nurse to the Barangay Health Unit’s medical mission, carried out medical consultations and delivered medications to patients. We continue to provide recovery supplies to families, including hygiene kits, sleeping kits and cleaning materials, and will do so for as long as necessary.
Treating Patients in Somalia
Civil war, outbreaks of disease and ongoing drought/flood cycles continue to increase humanitarian needs in Somalia. Nearly 4 million people in the country are internally displaced due to climate-related conditions—making already vulnerable communities more prone to food crises. Of the 6.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, 4.3 million are experiencing acute food insecurity.
International Medical Corps has worked in Somalia for more than 30 years, providing relief for vulnerable populations through health, nutrition, protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
Access to primary healthcare remains a challenge in Somalia’s conflict-affected areas. We work in 47 health facilities, including hospitals and district health centres, and through 10 mobile health and nutrition teams, which serve remote areas. In 2023, we provided healthcare services to almost 1 million people in four regions through these facilities.
Building Water Systems in Afghanistan
Afghanistan remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Last year, two-thirds of Afghanistan’s population required humanitarian assistance as the country endured its third consecutive year of drought-like conditions and a second year of crippling economic decline—all while still reeling from the effects of decades of conflict and recurring natural disasters.
Access to clean water shouldn’t be a luxury—it’s a necessity. Unfortunately, many villages throughout Afghanistan do not have a clean water supply. That’s why our teams built water supply systems in seven remote villages where water was scarce. Now, these communities have easier access to safe water.
Providing Nutrition for Mothers and Their Babies in Sudan
Since April 15, 2023, Sudanese families have faced the uncertainty of war, leading to a “at a catastrophic breaking point,” according to the International Organization for Migration. This is why we continue to address hunger and provide access to healthcare for millions of affected people.
With nearly 25 million people urgently needing food assistance, our nutrition services have never been more vital. Despite the conflict, we continue to operate 59 outpatient therapeutic programmes, 59 target supplementary treatment centres and six stabilisation centres for malnourished children with life-threatening medical complications. We also host mother-to-mother support groups where mothers can share their experiences while learning about breastfeeding and more.
Bringing Health and Nutrition to Communities in Yemen
People in Yemen are suffering as the civil war drives millions into poverty and starvation, with more than half of the country’s 35 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.
International Medical Corps began working in Yemen in 2012, focusing on healthcare, nutrition, protection and more. We currently serve communities in eight of the country’s governorates directly affected by the war.
In response to shortages of health supplies, we are providing local health facilities with medications, medical supplies and more. And to help ease the malnutrition crisis in the country, we’re delivering vital feeding and nutrition therapy to treat malnourished children.
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International Medical Corps is a global first responder that delivers emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter the conditions. We also train people in their communities, providing them with the skills they need to recover, chart their own path to self-reliance and become effective first responders themselves. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, we are a nonprofit with no religious or political affiliation, and now have more than 8,000 staff members around the world, 96% of whom are locally hired. Since our founding, we have operated in more than 80 countries, and have provided more than $4.2 billion in emergency relief and training to communities worldwide.
Our staff includes experts in emergency medicine, infectious disease, nutrition, mental health, maternal and infant health, gender-based violence prevention and treatment, training, and water, sanitation and hygiene, all within the humanitarian context.
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