Supporting Conflict-Affected Communities in the DRC
Since January 2024, violent clashes between rebel groups and armed forces have displaced more than half a million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), contributing to the world’s second-largest displacement crisis. Entire families have been uprooted with little choice but to seek safety in overcrowded camps or remote areas with limited access to basic services.
International Medical Corps teams are delivering critical support to people affected by this ongoing crisis. Our mobile medical units provide free primary and secondary healthcare services to people who would otherwise go without. We also offer lifesaving nutritional support to malnourished children and adults, along with safe spaces where women and girls can access protection services and counseling. Together, these programs help meet the urgent needs of the DRC’s most vulnerable populations during this time of hardship.
Assisting Ukrainians with Life-Changing Injuries
The ongoing war in Ukraine has left many people with devastating injuries, forcing them to rebuild their lives in the face of immeasurable challenges. In partnership with the Superhumans Center, International Medical Corps has helped wounded Ukrainians recover physically and emotionally, providing critical medical care, prosthetics and mental health support.
One participant, Volodymyr, a former soldier and artist, used his rehabilitation experience to start the Veteran Theater acting course in Kyiv. Through art and creative expression, he helps other veterans process trauma and rediscover a sense of purpose. Serhii, another person we’ve helped, turned his injury into an opportunity by starting a family-run coffee shop in Lviv, supported by our entrepreneurship program, which offered skills training and grant assistance.
These stories highlight the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the profound impact of programs that offer practical support and foster community-driven recovery. Learn more about how we’re helping Ukrainians cope with life-changing injuries by clicking the link below.
Teaching the Importance of Breastfeeding in Yemen
In rural Yemen, where malnutrition and limited healthcare are widespread, breastfeeding can mean the difference between life and death for infants. However, cultural beliefs and misinformation often prevent mothers from breastfeeding exclusively during the first six months of their baby’s life. International Medical Corps is stepping in to change this by educating mothers about the health benefits of breastfeeding and showing them how to do it effectively.
With the help of local health workers and community leaders, we’re providing accurate information and busting myths about breastfeeding. Thousands of mothers have learned how this natural practice can protect their babies from malnutrition and disease, even in areas where resources are scarce. These efforts are saving lives and giving children in Yemen a healthier start.
Ensuring Safe Deliveries in South Sudan
South Sudan is facing a serious health crisis, with millions of people struggling to get the care they need due to conflict and flooding. Vulnerable groups like women, children and the elderly are at high risk, especially in areas where healthcare services are hard to access. With local hospitals overwhelmed and international aid stretched thin, many families are left without basic medical support.
International Medical Corps is stepping in to address these challenges. Our mobile medical teams travel to hard-to-reach areas, such as the Way Station camp in Malakal, to bring healthcare to people in need. When Nyawech, a displaced mother of two, went into labor unexpectedly, midwife Sarah Atong was there to help. She safely delivered Nyawech’s baby boy right at the mobile outreach site, ensuring that both mom and baby were healthy before sending them to a nearby hospital for follow-up care. International Medical Corps trains and equips midwives like Sarah to handle emergencies in rural areas with limited resources.
Stories like Nyawech’s highlight the lifesaving impact of bringing skilled healthcare providers to communities that lack access to healthcare.
Vaccinating Yemeni Children Against Polio
Health workers in Yemen’s Al Dhale’e governorate recently launched a critical polio vaccination campaign across the district to protect children—including those in remote areas where healthcare access is limited—from this debilitating disease. Our teams worked tirelessly to reach families, ensuring that as many children as possible were immunized against polio.
This campaign is part of ongoing efforts to eliminate polio and strengthen healthcare in Yemen, a country deeply affected by conflict and instability. By bringing vaccines directly to communities, health workers are helping to build a healthier future and protect vulnerable populations from preventable diseases. Their work highlights the importance of immunization in saving lives and improving public health.
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International Medical Corps is a global first responder that delivers emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter the conditions. We also train people in their communities, providing them with the skills they need to recover, chart their own path to self-reliance and become effective first responders themselves. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, we are a nonprofit with no religious or political affiliation, and now have more than 8,000 staff members around the world, 96% of whom are locally hired. Since our founding, we have operated in more than 80 countries, and have provided more than $4.2 billion in emergency relief and training to communities worldwide.
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