They say water is life. But what happens when conflict deprives a nation of this essential resource? For millions of people in Ukraine, access to clean water remains a significant challenge as the country marks four years since the Russian invasion of February 2022. The war has severely damaged the country’s infrastructure, including healthcare facilities, …
When Suha Khan arrived in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, she was surrounded by a jarring juxtaposition—glistening ocean water, beautiful beaches and devastated communities. “It was a two-hour drive from Tacloban to Mayorga, where International Medical Corps had a base,” Suha explains. “As we drove, the natural landscape was still …
When fighting erupted in Sudan in April 2023, it ignited a wave of violence that swept across the country. The conflict has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In 2026, an estimated 33 million people will desperately need assistance. The Darfur region, already scarred by decades of conflict and instability, has become the epicenter of …
Caring for Syrian Refugees in Jordan International Medical Corps has been supporting the health needs of Syrian refugees living in Jordan since 2014. Today, we provide critical healthcare services for more than 100,000 people in Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps, focusing on primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and on managing chronic diseases. Our teams …
After more than a decade of conflict, Syria’s healthcare system continues to face severe challenges. Hospitals and clinics in rural areas, such as Dara’a, are under-resourced and overstretched, leaving many families with limited or no access to specialized medical care. Explosive remnants of the protracted war remain scattered across agricultural lands, creating constant risks for …
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 …
Since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023, tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees have arrived in Chad each month, with more than 878,000 seeking shelter in Chad as of late September 2025. They shelter in refugee camps—including Dougui, where our teams provide integrated healthcare and nutrition services to refugees, returnees and host communities. …
Drs. Jill John-Kall and Michael Grady describe their experiences deploying as part of International Medical Corps emergency responses, and how it’s improved their lives.
Providing Support to Landslide-affected Communities in Sudan On August 31, following days of relentless rainfall, a devastating landslide struck the village of Tarseen in Darfur, Sudan. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 370 people and displaced hundreds more, leaving communities reeling. The scale of destruction overwhelmed local resources, with survivors facing critical shortages …