Getting through the winter months can be challenging. It’s even more difficult to make it through the cold and dark months in the midst of an ongoing war. This is the situation faced by millions of Ukrainians, who continue to suffer as the war there—now in its 11th month—has left them without power and heating …
What emotions does a war evoke? Fear? Hopelessness? Grief? Anger? Over the past 10 months, the Ukrainians have felt all these, and more. They have lost their land, livelihoods and loved ones in the invasion, yet continue to show courage and commitment in the face of Russian aggression. But resilience and bravery are not enough—especially …
Though it’s easy to snigger when thinking of toilets, it’s a deadly serious subject. Billions of people worldwide do not have access to safe sanitation, with hundreds of millions forced to defecate in the open. That’s why, since 2013, the world has celebrated World Toilet Day on November 19. This year, International Medical Corps is …
Global Handwashing Day, held each year on October 15, is dedicated to increasing awareness around the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent disease and save lives. It is an opportunity to implement creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands properly. Global Handwashing Day commemorations have been …
Deadly monsoons that began in June have caused unprecedented flooding in Pakistan, leading to large-scale destruction, mainly in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Many people in these provinces live in unsanitary conditions in temporary shelters, with limited access to essential services—including clean, safe drinking water. International Medical Corps works with local partners worldwide to implement lifesaving …
From August 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022, International Medical Corps implemented a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) project in Zimbabwe’s rural Binga district. Communities in rural Zimbabwe struggle to secure access to clean water for domestic use. Many must drink surface water, which often contains contaminants like bacteria and parasites. The Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment …
Approximately 28,000 people have been affected by heavy rains and flash floods in the Central Darfur state of Sudan over the past few weeks, while about 4,000 houses and 650 latrines have been destroyed, 107 water sources have been damaged and thousands of acres of crops have been destroyed. At least six people have died, …
A record 339 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2023. You can help. Donate now to deliver health and hope worldwide to communities devastated by conflict, natural disasters, hunger and disease outbreaks.