International Medical Corps

On Friday, March 28th, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar in Southeast Asia and was immediately followed by a powerful aftershock. The earthquake has caused widespread damage throughout the region, forcing multiple families to evacuate their buildings due to the extensive damage and risk of collapse. The death toll is climbing steeply by the hour, and local health clinics and hospitals are struggling to care for the overwhelming number of injured survivors. International Medical Corps is responding to this deadly crisis and is preparing to deploy an emergency medical team to the scene. With more than four decades of experience delivering medical care in disaster zones, we know what it takes to respond quickly and effectively. International Medical Corps has previously responded to natural disasters in Myanmar, including cyclone Nargis, which left 130,000 people dead or missing. Nargis left more than two million people in urgent need of assistance, including food, shelter, medical care, water, and sanitation. Your support can help bring urgently needed relief to survivors of this deadly earthquake today. By supporting this project or creating a giving opportunity of your own, you can make a lifesaving difference for affected families affected in Myanmar.

The war in Ukraine is evolving rapidly, affecting millions in the country while creating hundreds of thousands of refugees. International Medical Corps, which has decades of experience in the country, is currently on the ground in Ukraine and the region. We are expanding its relief efforts to provide medical, mental health and protection services to the millions of people affected by the conflict, including refugees. Our teams are building a logistics and support hub in Poland, working with health agencies and local partners to provide the following relief services: Primary and emergency health services from medical professionals, including specialist physicians, general practitioners and nurses. Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), critical for people affected by war Gender-based violence (GBV) response services, and increasing protection of women and children who face risks during conflict. Medicines and medical supplies, including PPE and other services to help provide critical care and prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 among refugees and displaced populations. Find out more about our work at internationalmedicalcorps.org/ukraine.