Life has been incredibly difficult for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion that began in February 2022. Millions have been forced to flee the fighting—losing loved ones, their homes, their schools and jobs. Many of them are now suffering from long-term stress caused by traumatic events, which can have negative impacts on their mental health. This …
Israel In Israel, where International Medical Corps does not have an operational presence, we are supporting ongoing response and recovery efforts by long-time partner JDC, which is providing health and mental health services to affected communities—with a focus on children, older people and people with disabilities—as well as training first responders and healthcare workers. Gaza …
Thirteen years on from the outbreak of civil war in Syria, the country continues to suffer a severe humanitarian crisis. An estimated 16.7 million people urgently need humanitarian assistance. Mass displacement, widespread food insecurity and the destruction of infrastructure have left many people without access to the essential goods and services they need. The conflict …
The Syrian civil war, which started in 2011, has resulted in the world’s largest refugee crisis. In 2024, an estimated 16.7 million people within the country will require humanitarian aid—the highest number since the crisis began. Displacement, poverty and additional hardships brought by the February 2023 earthquakes continue to inflict suffering on Syrians, 90% of …
Seven-month-old baby Farhan was showing signs of malnutrition when he met our EU-supported team. A few months later, he’s gaining weight and happy.
Rojda used to suffer from flashbacks and nightmares about the violence she’d experienced. Today – thanks to help from our EU-supported team, she’s happier, has gained energy and enjoys social interactions more.
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 fertilisation (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 …
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February 24, 2022, has resulted in a humanitarian catastrophe for Ukrainians. In mid-2024, 14.6 million people in Ukraine were in need of humanitarian assistance. Meanwhile, healthcare facilities and infrastructure have buckled under Russian attacks. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health,1,642 medical facilities have been damaged, …
Mykolaivska oblast, in the south of Ukraine, has suffered significant damage and attacks since the full-scale Russian invasion of February 2022. Russian forces briefly occupied some parts of the oblast, and many of the urban areas have been battered by shelling. Although Russian forces have subsequently been pushed back, the damage remains and creates challenges …
War has left healthcare facilities across Ukraine damaged. Supported by the European Union, we’re getting everything from medical supplies to furniture to facilities in need.