Pregnancy doesn’t stop for war, displacement or outbreaks of disease—and neither should healthcare. Though progress has been made globally on maternal and newborn health outcomes, progress is threatened in the 29 countries with humanitarian response plans—which, while representing only one-third of global births, account for 58% of maternal deaths, 41% of stillbirths and 39% of …
Providing Clean Water to War-Affected Ukrainians In Ukraine, years of conflict have damaged the systems that people rely on for safe, running water. International Medical Corps is responding with practical solutions. When the Kakhovka Dam was destroyed, more than 200,000 people suddenly lost access to piped water. In the city of Pokrov, local authorities were …
Even before full-scale war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, the country’s prevalence of depression disorders, at 5.2%, was among the highest in Europe. As people have lost homes, loved ones and livelihoods since the Russian invasion, the rate of depression has risen exponentially—to about 44%. There is an overwhelming need for mental health …
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, …
Supporting Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles In the wake of the January 2025 wildfires—which upended life across Los Angeles County and left tens of thousands displaced—International Medical Corps quickly stepped in to help communities navigate an uncertain landscape. As harmful debris, poor air quality and unstable living conditions continued long after the flames were contained, …
The Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 marked the beginning of a year full of humanitarian challenges. Natural disasters, outbreaks of infectious disease and ongoing conflicts around the world led to displaced families, hungry children and the overwhelming need for emergency health services. But as always, our teams remained steadfast in our mission of providing …
Experts review our major responses in 2025 and discuss humanitarian priorities we anticipate in 2026.
Responding to Floods in Pakistan When heavy rains caused severe flooding in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, thousands of families were left cut off from essential services. Homes, roads and farmlands were destroyed, and access to clean water and healthcare quickly became limited. To reach people in remote, flood-affected areas, International Medical Corps sent two mobile …
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 …
Though mental health stigma has already begun to shift—a change driven by years of advocacy and growing public awareness—International Medical Corps is taking it even further by helping mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) providers improve delivery of this important service. While MHPSS needs are rising among all Ukrainians, frontline workers are facing high levels …