Delivering Mental Health Support in Ukraine
For people living close to the front lines in Ukraine, the sounds of war are a daily reality. The constant threat of shelling, the loss of homes and loved ones, and the stress of displacement have left many people carrying invisible wounds—often with limited access to the mental health support they need.
Every two weeks, our Mental Health team makes the journey to Mozolevske, a village in Dnipropetrovsk oblast, bringing care directly to communities that need it most. Through group sessions held at the local clinic and school, displaced community members have a safe place to share their experiences, learn ways to cope with stress and begin rebuilding a sense of connection and hope.
This is just one example of our approach to providing care where people need it. Our mobile medical units also travel to rural and other settings where access to care is limited, providing a wide range of medical and other care.
During a crisis where accessing care can be a challenge, bringing support closer to home is essential. By traveling to communities affected by war, our teams ensure that people do not have to face the emotional impact of conflict alone.
Protecting Communities from Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where communities continue to face outbreaks of disease, knowledge can be one of the most powerful tools for protection. In the Kirotshe health zone, we’re training community volunteers and healthcare providers, helping to strengthen hygiene practices and improve early detection of potential health threats—including Ebola.
Once we have provided training, these trusted community members play a vital role in sharing accurate information with others, helping families to adopt safer hygiene practices and to identify signs of illness early so they can receive support as quickly as possible.
By strengthening local capacity, we help communities become more prepared to face outbreaks of disease before they escalate. And by supporting the people who deliver this work—sometimes even caring for volunteers’ children so the volunteers can participate in the training—we are helping build a healthier, more resilient future for families across the DRC.
Helping Children Find Connection and Joy in Syria
For children affected by years of conflict, a safe space to learn, connect and play can make a lasting difference. In Rural Damascus, Syria, we’re helping children find moments of joy and discovery through interactive sessions that use the world’s love of football as a gateway to learning and emotional well-being.
Through these activities, children explore countries, cultures and the stories of famous athletes—transforming a shared interest in football/soccer into an opportunity to build knowledge, connect with others and strengthen their sense of belonging.
Beyond the games and activities, these sessions provide something every child needs: a chance to feel safe and hopeful. By supporting children’s well-being alongside their learning, International Medical Corps is helping young people in Syria continue to grow, dream and imagine a brighter future.
Delivering Quadruplets in Gaza
Pregnancy is never without risks—but in Gaza, where conflict has devastated the healthcare system, those risks are even greater. When Nisreen, a mother of three living through conflict and displacement in Gaza, found out that she was expecting quadruplets, she felt overwhelming fear and uncertainty. She worried about whether she would be able to get the care that she and her babies needed.
When Nisreen arrived at International Medical Corps’ field hospital in Deir Al Balah, our teams provided her with specialised care and support. Doctors, nurses, midwives, neonatal specialists and mental health professionals worked together to prepare for the complex delivery ahead.
On June 15, after an emergency C-section, Nisreen welcomed two baby girls and two baby boys. Each received immediate, lifesaving care in our neonatal intensive-care unit.
Every month, our teams provide hundreds of deliveries across our three field hospitals in Gaza, helping mothers and newborns have safe births in a difficult and dangerous environment where healthcare options can be limited or sometimes unavailable. By providing comprehensive maternal and newborn services—including antenatal care, emergency C-sections and neonatal care—we continue to give families hope and the best possible start, even in the most challenging conditions.
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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.
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