The Russian invasion has changed the daily life of every Ukrainian. Though the Ukraine army has been defending the country on the frontlines, medical workers have played a pivotal role, treating wounds and injuries caused by war, as well as “internal wounds” caused by acute stress. Dr. Taras Kushnir is living with the consequences of …
Just back from Ukraine, Todd Bernhardt (at 15:25) discusses how International Medical Corps is adapting its response according to each region’s needs.
Veteran Andrew Goldsmith skateboarded 101 miles along the southern California coast to raise awareness and money for those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Senior Director of Communications Todd Bernhardt discusses the needs of people affected by war in Ukraine who are unable to leave the country.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been experiencing violence and conflict since 1996, with some periods of calm that are more precarious than others. After the first wars in 1996, which were aimed at changing the political regime, foreign armies waged wars on Congolese soil. Later, there were wars of rebellion against the …
Senior Global MHPSS Advisor Claire Whitney discusses the mental health needs of displaced Ukrainians and how host country health systems should adapt.
Providing Supplies Where They’re Needed Most Our teams worldwide embody commitment. No matter what obstacles confront them, our staff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) always find a way to ensure that crucial medicines and supplies reach communities that need them. In Afghanistan, our teams provide healthcare services to the people of Nuristan …
1. Ukraine now has the world’s ninth-largest population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 8 million Ukrainians have fled the country, while 7.7 million have been forced from their homes and become internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside the country. Between Ukrainian refugees and IDPs, nearly …