Today, Raneem is resilient under pressure—but it hasn’t always been that way. For a long time, she felt that she was failing in her role as a mother and wife. Our teams were there to support here.
After more than a decade of conflict, Syria’s healthcare system continues to face severe challenges. Hospitals and clinics in rural areas, such as Dara’a, are under-resourced and overstretched, leaving many families with limited or no access to specialized medical care. Explosive remnants of the protracted war remain scattered across agricultural lands, creating constant risks for …
In Rural Damascus, European Union officials witness how a partnership with International Medical Corps makes mobile healthcare accessible to Syrians affected by conflict.
Moadamiyah al-Sham is one of the most-affected areas in the longstanding conflict in Syria. Years of war have severely damaged healthcare systems, with families struggling to access basic medical care amid poverty and displacement. Women and children are the most affected—they have limited access to mental health support, parenting resources and safe community spaces that …
Since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, communities in Khartoum State have faced widespread violence, displacement and loss of livelihoods. Families have been uprooted, children exposed to life-threatening events, protection risks and health services disruption, creating significant barriers to accessing care. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 22.1% of people in conflict-affected …
On August 31, a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, causing catastrophic destruction across Kunar, Laghman and Nangarhar provinces, leveling entire villages and affecting more than 8,400 families. The tremor was followed by more than 17 aftershocks, including three above magnitude 5.0, causing even more destruction. The quakes were shallow (about 10 km below the …
Since April 2025, Khartoum State has been battling a devastating cholera outbreak. The crisis has been exacerbated by the return of displaced people and the collapse of water infrastructure, with 80% of the state’s water networks no longer functioning due to repeated attacks on power supplies. On May 21 alone, nearly 500 new cholera cases …
Yollanda was struggling to feed her family of seven and her 15-month-old daughter was suffering from malnutrition. Find out how, with help from the European Union, we helped her.
In mid-July, Cyclone Wipha barreled across the Philippines, unleashing torrential rains and causing widespread damage. Maximum sustained winds reached almost 60 miles per hour. International Medical Corps’ dedicated team responded immediately, meeting with community members, assessing the damage and working with local officials to deliver critical supplies to those in need. “We went to the …
Forced into early marriage and to drop out of school against her will, Nour was often sad and overwhelmed by the harsh circumstances she had endured. Our team was there for her.