Nwambe Sydoline, a 34-year-old woman from the village of Akwaja, was expecting twins. Her village is in Cameroon’s Northwest region, where families have endured years of conflict and have limited access to essential care like safe childbirth. Ramatou, a 22-month-old child whose family has limited access to nutritious food in the Northwest’s Wumfi village, is …
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Bismarck’s parents worked on their farm until his father was killed in the crossfire of nearby armed conflict. Bismarck’s mother, Chodelia, fled their home with him and his siblings, fearing for their lives and leaving their financial security behind. With no income and little food, Bismarck became severely malnourished. Things could have turned out badly …
Starting in July 2024, the Far North region of Cameroon began experiencing excessive rainfall that led to swelling rivers and flooding—all of which worsened ongoing security issues in the area. The floods—which have impacted more than 400,000 people—have led to food insecurity and displacement, in addition to making healthcare much harder for communities to access. …
Supporting Sudanese Refugees in Libya The ongoing conflict in Sudan has displaced more than 11 million people, with more than 2 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries. By the end of 2024, Libya hosted approximately 215,000 Sudanese refugees. In Kufra, hundreds of refugees arrive daily at informal camps—yet healthcare facilities remain severely understaffed, lacking essential …
Helping Earthquake-Affected Communities in Ethiopia On December 4, 2024, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash Fentale district in Ethiopia, displacing families and devastating communities across seven districts. This was the most significant in a series of tremors that have rocked the region since September, forcing tens of thousands of people to seek safer areas. …
Over the past 40 years, International Medical Corps has responded to the world’s most pressing disasters, providing medical care and supplies, clean water and nutrition, mental health, protection and other services to families affected by conflict, disaster and disease. And true to our founding principle, we focus on training communities to become their own first …
Enete Ma Zenghe! Enemoh Ma Zenghe! With this song in the Mbembe language—which means “Today is a day of joy, a day filled with happiness” in English—the villagers of Akwaja celebrated and thanked International Medical Corps for installing a new solar system at their local health center. The Akwaja Integrated Health Center had been non-functional …
“It’s a passion for me to help my brothers and sisters in the villages with no means to access health and nutrition services,” says Vincent Ndi, our driver in Cameroon. Vincent, who has more than 27 years of experience as a driver in all regions of Cameroon, joined International Medical Corps in 2021 to support …
Providing Health Services in Venezuela Venezuela’s severe economic crisis has weakened its healthcare system, with many health facilities lacking the basic supplies needed to provide primary healthcare and to prevent and treat illnesses. In addition to providing staff to conduct medical consultations, we’ve helped to strengthen the health system in Venezuela by providing training for …