Supporting Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles
In the wake of the January 2025 wildfires—which upended life across Los Angeles County and left tens of thousands displaced—International Medical Corps quickly stepped in to help communities navigate an uncertain landscape. As harmful debris, poor air quality and unstable living conditions continued long after the flames were contained, our teams worked to ensure that people had access to essential support during an especially vulnerable time, reaching more than 72,000 people directly and almost 142,000 people indirectly. And we continue to support local recovery and preparedness efforts.
To meet the wide range of needs created by the disaster, we deployed staff and volunteers who provided both medical and mental health services across shelters, community hubs and re-entry sites. We offered care to people coping with stress, loss and disrupted routines, while delivering critical supplies—such as medicines, hygiene kits and other recovery items—to partners and local health facilities serving affected neighborhoods. These efforts helped families manage immediate challenges while easing pressure on health systems already strained by the scale of the crisis.
As recovery has moved into its next phase, International Medical Corps has stayed actively involved, supporting local clinics and community organizations as they worked to restore services and help families who remain displaced. Through housing support for affected staff and patients, ongoing mental health resources and targeted training for health facilities, we continue to strengthen the long-term resilience of communities struggling to regain stability. We remain committed to helping Los Angeles rebuild physically, emotionally and structurally, and to strengthen preparedness.
Responding to the Myanmar Earthquake
The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar at the end of March caused significant destruction to infrastructure—including health facilities. As a result, more than half a million people were left without access to healthcare. In the aftermath of the quake, International Medical Corps set up a field hospital near the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw, at the site of a destroyed 300-bed hospital—bringing lifesaving care to communities lacking health services.
As the only NGO classified by WHO as both a Type 1 Fixed and Mobile EMT, we’re uniquely equipped to respond quickly and effectively in mass casualty emergencies like this. We quickly deployed emergency teams that supported and trained local health workers, and treated more than 100 patients daily—addressing everything from chronic conditions to illnesses caused by limited access to clean water—despite temperatures soaring above 100°F.
Our team also trained local health workers to continue this relief work after we left. Together, International Medical Corps and our partners provided almost 11,100 people with lifesaving care in the wake of this devastating earthquake.
Fighting Malnutrition in South Sudan
South Sudan is facing a severe and prolonged humanitarian crisis, driven by a combination of ongoing conflict, widespread flooding, soaring food prices and limited access to healthcare. These overlapping challenges have left an estimated 7.7 million people—more than half the country’s population—at risk of not having enough to eat. Families across the country are struggling to meet their most basic needs, with young children especially vulnerable to malnutrition. In the face of these challenges, International Medical Corps is working to deliver lifesaving care and equip caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their families.
A cornerstone of this effort is the training and support of Community Nutrition Volunteers (CNVs)—local leaders equipped to identify malnutrition early, refer children for treatment and educate families on how to protect and monitor their children’s health. These volunteers conduct home visits, lead kitchen gardening and cooking demonstrations, and serve as trusted advocates for health and nutrition in their communities. Their impact is visible in places like Malakal and Assossa, where children are recovering, growing stronger and returning to play.
Though the number of active CNVs has recently been reduced, the knowledge and skills they’ve gained continue to benefit their communities. As a direct result of our “relief to self reliance” approach, many former volunteers continue to serve as informal sources of guidance and support for the people around them, helping build resilience in the face of ongoing hardship. This is how training saves lives. Their work underscores the importance of investing in local solutions, and highlights the strength and dedication of the people leading them.
Bringing Healthcare to Communities in Need in Chad
Every month, thousands of Sudanese fleeing civil war in their home country cross into Chad. Many find shelter in refugee camps such as Dougui, located in eastern Chad. Life in the camp is challenging, but International Medical Corps is there to help. Our teams provide integrated healthcare and nutrition services to refugees, returnees and host communities. At our clinic, we provide pregnant women with routine immunizations, treat children for malnutrition and provide access to essential medications and maternal health services to families.
Our teams also helped bring a deadly cholera outbreak in Dougui camp under control by rapidly establishing a 40-bed treatment center that provided lifesaving rehydration and medical care, while launching hygiene-awareness campaigns that equipped families with the knowledge to prevent transmission. We also improved access to clean water and sanitation—and these combined efforts broke the chain of infection, enabling the community to regain stability and continue daily life with renewed resilience.
Services like these are more than just medical care—they are a lifeline. We continue to face challenges posed by limited resources and growing needs. But your support makes it possible to deliver vaccines, support safe pregnancies and ensure that families have access to the care they need to survive.
Continued Support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year, the toll on the country and its people is staggering. Thousands of civilians have been killed or injured, and millions more have been forced from their homes. Ongoing attacks on civil infrastructure—including hospitals and power systems—and worsening economic conditions have made daily life increasingly difficult. Yet amid the destruction and uncertainty, our Ukraine team stands strong—providing care, comfort and critical support to their communities.
International Medical Corps—with a history in Ukraine that stretches back to 1999—has been working continuously in the country since conflict erupted in 2014, supporting communities affected by war and displacement. Since the full-fledged Russian invasion in February 2022, our teams have been working directly and in partnership with local organizations to increase access to medical care, mental health support, clean water, sanitation and protection services for people throughout the country. We’ve also worked to support and strengthen the health system by training thousands of health workers in trauma care, mass-casualty management and other conflict-related health needs. As the war persists, we remain committed to delivering lifesaving support to the people of Ukraine for as long as it’s needed.
Vaccinating Gazan Children Against Disease
Due to ongoing conflict, children in Gaza have experienced long stretches without access to basic healthcare services. Clinics have been destroyed or overwhelmed, families have been displaced and routine services—such as childhood vaccinations—have been nearly impossible to maintain. To help close this dangerous gap, a nationwide vaccination campaign was launched across the Gaza Strip, aiming to reach 44,000 children who have been cut off from essential care.
International Medical Corps played a key role in this effort. Our teams administered critical vaccines—protecting children against illnesses such as polio, measles and pneumonia—through waves of organized vaccination campaigns extending from November into the new year. At our field hospitals in Deir Al Balah and Al Zawaida—and at our newest field hospital, outside Gaza City in the north—we set up dedicated vaccination teams and offered nutrition screening to identify children at risk of malnutrition.
In addition to providing vaccinations directly, we are providing vital logistical and cold-chain support to ensure that vaccines remain safe and effective throughout the campaign. In a place where healthcare systems have been pushed to the brink, our efforts are helping to restore a measure of protection and stability for Gaza’s youngest.
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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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