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Responding to the Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan

When a powerful quake struck at the end of August, International Medical Corps quickly provided critical supplies and support to devastated communities.

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From Grief to Hope: The Power of Early Diagnosis and Holistic Mental Health Support

In Northeast Syria, years of conflict, displacement and economic instability have deeply affected communities, leaving many families struggling to meet basic needs. Women, in particular, face many challenges, bearing emotional, social and financial burdens while navigating restrictive traditions and social norms. The loss of a family member or breadwinner can have devastating psychological effects, often …

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Safe Space Helps Young Syrian Woman Find Confidence

After losing her brother in the Syrian civil war, each day felt heavy and slow for Aliaa. When her long-time friend, Huda, visited her one day, she told Aliaa about an EU-and-International-Medical-Corps-supported women’s and girls’ safe space, she started to get the help she needed.

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Prosthetic Support Helps Hadeel Regain Mobility, Self-Confidence

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 …

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Partnership in Action

In Rural Damascus, European Union officials witness how a partnership with International Medical Corps makes mobile healthcare accessible to Syrians affected by conflict.

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Light after Darkness

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 …

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From Survivor to Helper: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment

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 …

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Responding to the Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan

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 …

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Restoring Light, Water and Hope at Fetih Alagleen Health Center

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 …

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