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 …
Experts review our major responses in 2025 and discuss humanitarian priorities we anticipate in 2026.
Volunteer Dr. Michael Grady and staff member Dr. John Roberts talk about their experiences responding with International Medical Corps in disaster zones.
Training Healthcare Workers in Libya International Medical Corps recently supported a series of emergency-response training sessions in Libya, equipping nurses and ambulance staff with practical skills that save lives during crises. Certified consultants from the Libyan Emergency Medicine Association led sessions on topics such as triage, IV access, trauma care, medication administration, incident command and …
Noujoud was only 15 when she fled the conflict in Syria and arrived in Lebanon in 2016, searching for safety. Now 24, she lives with her husband and three children in Karm el Zaytoun, a densely populated neighborhood in Mount Lebanon governorate, and does her best to care for her family under challenging conditions. Since …
Despite decades of continuing violence, International Medical Corps has remained on the frontlines in Sudan’s hardest-to-reach and most affected communities, providing medical care and training to people in need.
On July 13, when a nurse from International Medical Corps’ health center in Dougui refugee camp notified our Field Site Coordinator, Dr. Cimanuka Germain, of a patient presenting cholera-like symptoms, Dr. Germain already was prepared to sound the alarm and start the outbreak response. As more than 20,000 refugees each month were fleeing historic violence …
In Ethiopia, where more than half of all children under 5 are malnourished and millions face chronic food insecurity, International Medical Corps provides lifesaving nutrition programs. By partnering with regional health bureaus and leveraging community knowledge, we’ve reached thousands of children and their families with therapeutic food, education, kitchen gardening programs and poultry packages. At …
In the midst of conflict, disaster or disease, International Medical Corps is there, to ensure people get the help they need. No one is alone when we work together.
Actress Jennifer Garner introduces her friend, actress and Global Ambassador Judy Greer, before presenting her with the Global Champion Award in recognition of her long-time and passionate advocacy on behalf of International Medical Corps and its work around the world.