IMC continues to respond to growing crisis in Darfur

Security, particularly in West and South Darfur, has deteriorated since the Darfur Peace Agreement was signed on May 5, 2006. Certain groups have expressed dismay at being unrepresented by the agreement and potentially put at risk. Humanitarian workers and internally displaced people in Geneina, Zalingie, Garsilla and Mukjar witness and endure violent and deadly protests, ambushes and mistrust and friction between Fur and Arab tribes.  Read more

After tsunami, IMC works with surfers to start rescue program in Lhok Nga
Yudi has been taking on the waves of Lhok Nga in Indonesia since he was ten years old. “Lhok Nga was an extremely different place then, compared to now,” says Yudi, now 24 years old. Until a year ago, the beach was a secret "untouchable" location that was a paradise for dedicated foreign surfers in search of exotic and undiscovered waves. Tourists and local people were only familiar with the white sands of Lampuuk and Cemara that neighbor Lhok Nga.  Read more

IMC transforms maternal-child healthcare in Bamiyan Province
In January 2002, International Medical Corps started a community-based primary health care program in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan with a focus on mother-child health care. More than four years later, 82 health posts have been created and almost 200 locals have been trained as community health workers.  Read more

Beauty in Grozny
Since September 2004, International Medical Corps has supported a community-initiated beauty school, helping people from families facing severe economic hardship become hairstyling, manicure, and pedicure professionals with a three-month course.  Read more