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Anger Grows Among Libya Flood Victims
Senior Director of International Programs David Eastman shares his team’s experience in Derna and talks about the level of destruction caused by the flood.
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Libya Flooding — Julia Hartley-Brewer
International Medical Corps’ David Eastman explains why mental health care is critical for Libyans after the flood and how we’re providing lifesaving aid.
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Breaking News – Libya Flooding
Senior Director of International Programs David Eastman talks about the need for resources and coordinated efforts in Derna devastated by the flood.
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We Are Responding to Flooding in Libya
Over the weekend of September 9, a slow-moving weather system in the Mediterranean called Storm Daniel struck the northeastern part of Libya, causing severe flooding that the government called “catastrophic and unprecedented,” and that it said has so far led to the deaths of more than 5,000 people. Tens of thousands are missing or displaced. …
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We Are Responding to the Earthquake in Morocco
Late on Friday, September 8, a 6.8-magnitude struck a mountainous region of central Morocco, about 45 miles southwest of the historic city of Marrakech. The quake was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks. More than 1,000 people have been killed, hundreds have been injured and many thousands have lost their homes. These numbers will …
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Helping Children in Gaza Break Free from Fear and Shame
Nine-year-old Aliyah* started to wet her bed after the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated in May 2021. The airstrikes and bombardment that followed left her so fearful that she was afraid to even step outside her home, especially at night. Sleeping became a source of anxiety for her, and her academic performance deteriorated. “I have nightmares about …
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Five Things Ukrainians Want You to Know About Ukraine
Dobryi den! My name is Taylor Cook, and I work at International Medical Corps as a Senior Communications Operations Officer on our Global Communications team. I usually work out of our Los Angeles headquarters, but earlier this year—with only one week’s notice—I accepted a work assignment that took me more than 6,000 miles around the …
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Lifting Up Syria Through Humanitarian Assistance – and Basketball
In many ways, Sharif Al Osh is a typical International Medical Corps staff member. Each day, he goes to the office in Damascus, Syria, where he works as a Grants Manager—acting as the bridge between the programme and support units, communicating with donors and headquarters, and preparing grant reports. After work, he goes to the …
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Bringing Clean Water to Rural Communities in Afghanistan
Accessing clean water remains an everyday challenge in Afghanistan, especially in rural areas where most people depend on such distant water sources as springs and rivers for their daily needs. Despite the country’s abundant sources of fresh water, little attention has been paid to improving water quality and accessibility for the population—exposing them to health …
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How Climate Change Will Change the Future of Humanitarian Response
With each passing day, climate change is getting more real. It does not distinguish between the rich or the poor, the powerful or the weak. Sooner or later, every person on the planet will feel its effects—and a growing body of evidence indicates it will be sooner rather than later. As a global humanitarian organization, …
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