Emergency Response & Preparedness

For more than three decades, as soon as disaster strikes—no matter how distant or how dangerous the conditions– International Medical Corps has responded to assist those in urgent need.  Our teams have saved millions of lives by delivering health care and other vital relief while at the same time training those affected so they acquire the skills needed to be their own best First Responders.

We pass essential skills into local hands, preparing those in disaster-prone areas to better withstand adversity. Embedding these skills into the community lies at the heart of what we do: build self-reliance. In keeping with our commitment to preparedness, we also train our international and national staff, actively working to increase their technical understanding. We ensure our teams are trained across disciplines such as logistics, procurement and fleet management, so that they can respond to any emergency quickly, effectively and safely.