A Senior Hygiene Promotion Officer based in Yemen, Esmail Al-Sabahi is passionate about his work. “We try to alleviate the suffering of those people who are affected by armed conflict in Yemen,” Esmail says. “I cannot even express my love for my work—I am so happy and proud to work with International Medical Corps. And …
Promoting Hygiene in Yemen Yemen is experiencing one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Eight years of conflict, compounded by economic collapse, natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic have left some 80% of the country struggling to put food on the table and access essential services. Our Yemen team conducts hygiene promotion sessions and facilitates …
After eight bitter years of war, more Yeminis are placing their hopes on a ceasefire that has extended well beyond its original terms.
Imagine that fighting has broken out between rival groups in your town, and it’s so dangerous that you can risk your life just by going to the grocery store or to your job. How would you feel to come home from work and find your home damaged and your neighbors killed by bombs dropped on …
Every two minutes, a woman in some part of the world dies from pregnancy or childbirth. But it does not end there. When a mother dies, her newborn child is 10 times more likely to die. Almost 99% of maternal and child deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with Africa being the hardest-hit continent. …
Yemen is reeling from multiple crises, including outbreaks of disease, economic crises, fuel shortages, rising inflation and disruption of food imports, with the war in Ukraine further affecting the supply and price of food. More than 80% of Yemenis live below the poverty line, putting households at a greater risk of food insecurity. The health …
With generous support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSRelief), and from Gamers Without Borders, International Medical Corps is implementing healthcare, nutrition and emergency response programs to support underserved, drought-affected communities in Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen. Countries across Africa and the Middle East are experiencing an …
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 …
Many of us are fortunate enough not to worry about accessing a toilet or clean water, but instead view them as basic necessities. However, in a war-torn country like Yemen, safe water and modern sanitation facilities are luxuries that millions can only dream of. Years of civil war have turned Yemen into one of the …
International Medical Corps’ teams immunize residents in remote areas to reduce risks of major disease outbreak, including diphtheria, cholera and measles.