In February 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked Europe’s biggest refugee movement since the Second World War. Millions of Ukrainians—mostly women and children—escaped the conflict by fleeing to Poland and other European countries. “In those first few days of the war, nobody had much information about what was happening at the Polish–Ukrainian border, so I …
Training Aspiring Midwives Assistants in CAR In low-resource areas, midwives play a crucial role in saving lives during childbirth. Their skills and compassion significantly affect maternal and newborn health, meeting 90% of essential sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent healthcare needs. In the Central African Republic (CAR), the availability of these lifesaving services is critically …
“When the invasion began, it was chaos. We were overwhelmed by bombings and displaced people,” says Dr. Kyrylo Kliukach. Working as an emergency physician in Dnipro, a major city in eastern Ukraine, Dr. Kliukach and his colleagues have bravely assisted people injured in air strikes and missile attacks targeting the city since the start of …
When disaster strikes, mental health can plummet, as communities face the stress of continued and overwhelming chaos and uncertainty, as well as the devastating loss of homes, livelihoods and loved ones. International Medical Corps is one of the few humanitarian organizations working globally that prioritizes the treatment of mental health needs in humanitarian crises. Our …
When morning breaks in the temperate rainforest surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, the vivid colors are captivating. Seeing the arboreal spectrum of deep green and orange bathed in golden light is enough to make me forget that I’m in a disaster zone—until I drive past a collapsed bridge, uprooted trees or a chest-high pile of debris …
Meet Bilal Mohamed Abaker Zakaria, MHPSS Officer in Sudan. Where are you based? I’m in Damazine, in the Blue Nile region of Sudan. What is your background? I have a Bachelor of Science degree in applied medical sciences with a specialization in health psychology. I have seven years of experience in the mental health field, …
Host John Milewski speaks with Wilson Quarterly Editor Stephanie Bowen and International Medical Corps’ Claire Whitney about mental health needs in Ukraine.
Senior Director for US Programs Erica Tavares talks about International Medical Corps’ response to Hurricane Helene, and the needs going forward.
Life has been incredibly difficult for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion that began in February 2022. Millions have been forced to flee the fighting—losing loved ones, their homes, their schools and jobs. Many of them are now suffering from long-term stress caused by traumatic events, which can have negative impacts on their mental health. This …
Meet Ahmed Yagoob, MHPSS Officer in Sudan. Where are you based? I am based in Kassala, Sudan. I am passionate about helping communities that are impacted by a range of mental health and psychosocial issues, and offering them mental health and psychosocial support services. What is your background? I am a psychiatric/mental health nurse with …