Afghanistan Country Director Ahmed Kassas is a man on a mission to transform the lives of others: the people in the communities where International Medical Corps work, as well as his colleagues.
Working with Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services, the Research Program on Children and Adversity at Boston College, led by Dr. Theresa Betancourt, is pioneering a program in Maine to support Afghan refugee families, addressing trauma and promoting mental well-being through culturally sensitive interventions.
With tailored support, women who are blind are gaining the education, skills, and confidence to build a brighter, more independent future. From UNHCR.
Across Afghanistan, community advocacy to increase vaccine uptake for polio and other deadly diseases has some unsung champions: the local women. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and UNICEF.
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has made remarkable progress in eliminating polio, with frontline workers playing a crucial role.