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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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Refugees Deserve a Chance, a Voice, a Future
Imagine that fighting has broken out between rival groups in your town, and it’s so dangerous that you can risk your life just by going to the grocery store or to your job. How would you feel to come home from work and find your home damaged and your neighbors killed by bombs dropped on …
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Emergency Response to the Conflict in Sudan
On April 15, clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces erupted in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. Due to the conflict, large segments of the population have been completely cut off from essential services, hundreds have been killed nationwide and thousands have been injured. Sudan has long been plagued by tribal …
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We Are Responding to the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
At 4:17 a.m. local time on February 6, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Turkey near the city of Gaziantep, along the border with Syria. Just 11 minutes later, the region was struck again, by a 6.7 magnitude aftershock. These strong quakes were followed by more in the early afternoon, with a 7.5 magnitude …
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Earthquake in Afghanistan
At 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Paktika and Khost provinces of Afghanistan, causing huge damage, killing at least 1,000 people, injuring more than 1,500 and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and homes. Gayan district in Paktika province—where International Medical Corps has been working for years—was the worst-affected. International Medical …
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We Are Helping People Affected by Conflict in Ukraine
Conflict between armed groups and Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine has affected millions of people since fighting began there in April 2014. International Medical Corps and our Ukraine team have taken immediate measures to ensure the safety of staff in the country, are monitoring the highly fluid situation and stand ready to expand relief services …
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We Are Responding to the Kentucky Tornadoes
On December 10 and 11, 2021, a series of more than 30 tornadoes spawned by powerful storms swept through six states in the central and southern US, causing significant damage and more than 90 deaths—a number that could increase as search-and-rescue operations continue. Kentucky was especially devastated by the storms, with at least 80 deaths. …
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