As Cyclone Mocha battered Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees faced life-threatening pregnancy complications amid destroyed health facilities. Skilled midwives at a UNFPA hospital saved new mother Khadija, showing the vital need for maternal care when crises and climate disasters strike the displaced.
Louange Koffi achieved her childhood dream of becoming a nurse in Ghana. She now advocates for quality health and education for the displaced.
Adi Daero Primary Hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia delivered its first healthy baby by C-section since conflict devastated the area over a year ago, thanks to rehabilitation efforts by UNFPA, Medical Teams International, and support from the Government of Canada.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Karch joined International Medical Corps’ earthquake response in Nepal. Participating in a dramatic rescue of an injured villager awakened his appreciation for communities working together during disaster.
Nurses, doctors, and outreach workers take health care directly to the streets for Philadelphia’s homeless. Providers like Project HOME build trust with patients and provide life-saving treatment.
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