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You’re Pregnant in Gaza. What Happens Next?

Displaced, frightened and cut off from healthcare services, pregnant women in Gaza need urgent assistance. Our field hospital team is saving their lives—and the lives of their babies.

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Working Creatively to Solve Problems

Meet Charline Andrianariso, our Nutrition Coordinator in the Central African Republic (CAR). Where are you based? I am based in Bangui [the capital of CAR]. What is your background? I am a medical doctor with a Master’s degree in public health and community nutrition, with more than 10 years of experience in health and nutrition. …

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You’re Pregnant in Gaza. What Happens Next?

Ala’a and her husband had been trying to become pregnant for eight years. They’d tried a variety of fertility treatments before turning to in-vitro fertilization (IVF)—an often expensive and emotionally taxing method. Their first few cycles failed, and they considered giving up before 30-year-old Ala’a finally became pregnant. The couple were delighted. But they lived …

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August Snapshots 2024

Assisting Children Affected by the War in Gaza Every child deserves a chance. To safeguard the well-being and rights of children affected by conflict in Gaza, we are providing child protection and mental health services for children at our field hospitals while training caregivers to recognize signs that a child needs mental health support. Our …

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Distributing Vital Supplies In the Wake of Typhoon Gaemi

“After a storm hits, we go to the affected areas and meet with local leaders,” explains Dr. Jojo Cangao, a native of the Philippines and longtime International Medical Corps staff member. “These communities have survived countless natural disasters. To help them recover, we work together, delivering critical assistance to those who need it most.” When …

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Our Nutrition Team Supports Mothers in Times of War

The situation in Sudan is dire. The country is in the midst of a civil war that began in April 2023, and the risk of famine is high. Approximately half of the population—24.8 million people—requires humanitarian assistance, with more than 2.9 million children suffering from malnutrition. In the midst of these immense challenges, our Nutrition …

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July Snapshots 2024

Our Global Ambassadors Travel to Jordan This month, International Medical Corps Global Ambassadors Judy Greer and Kevin Curry visited Azraq refugee camp in Jordan to see our lifesaving work there firsthand. Jordan hosts more than 650,000 Syrian refugees—roughly 9% of Jordan’s population. Azraq refugee camp is one of the places that has become “home” for …

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June Snapshots 2024

Increasing Ukrainian Mothers’ Knowledge About Nutrition International Medical Corps battles malnutrition by providing quality nutrition services during crisis and recovery, when communities are most vulnerable. We’re addressing nutrition needs in 20 countries and territories, including Ukraine. On International Children’s Day in June, our Nutrition team in Ukraine held an event in Irpin—a suburb of Kyiv …

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