In the quiet hours of the early morning on June 6, 2023, the familiar hum of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant Dam was replaced by a loud explosion. The dam’s destruction sent an unstoppable torrent of water from the 150-mile-long Kakhovka Reservoir downstream, resulting in an environmental catastrophe and significant humanitarian crisis. Many people in …
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through large areas of the American South, decimating homes, businesses and hospitals, and leaving thousands of people across Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi in despair. Native Mississippian John Roberts, in college at the time, volunteered to help local communities recover. What he saw there inspired him to become an emergency- and …
Prioritizing Staff Well-Being Providing humanitarian assistance in disaster and crisis situations can take a toll on the physical and mental health of frontline first responders. Because many of our staff are local to the communities they serve, they often can be directly affected by a crisis at the same time they’re working to provide lifesaving …
Michelle Engels, a mental health expert for International Medical Corps, talks about the challenges faced by Ukrainians, and how the country is responding.
Responding to Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria People in earthquake-affected areas of Turkey and Syria are at heightened risk of contracting infectious diseases and waterborne illnesses due to poor shelter conditions and overcrowding at facilities for displaced people, and disruptions and damage to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems. With needs remaining high, our teams …
International Medical Corps’ Todd Bernhardt talks with KNX News’ Mike Simpson and Vicki Moore about the courage and needs he witnessed while in Ukraine.
Training has always been the cornerstone of our mission at International Medical Corps. In addition to providing emergency medical services during a conflict, disaster or disease outbreak, we focus on providing healthcare professionals and first responders with the skills and knowledge they need to provide long-term support to their communities. In 2021, we trained more …
One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, International Medical Corps’ Matthew Stearns talks with CNN International’s Michael Holmes about needs there.
When air-raid alerts sound in Odesa and International Medical Corps staff has to take shelter, the work doesn’t stop. We have provided our staff with everything they need, outfitting our shelter with tables, blankets, food, water and wireless internet. They provide the commitment, courage and strong work ethic. These photos were taken on February 10, …