Over the past 25 years, International Medical Corps has responded to more than 50 countries on four continents, earning the reputation as a fast, reliable first responder.  Our emergency response teams have the ability to bring emergency health care, nutrition, water and sanitation, and other vital health services to those in urgent need – wherever they are.  Because the period immediately following a natural disaster is critical for saving lives, our goal is to be on the scene and operational within 48 hours from when we decide to deploy.  This is true even in the most challenging environments.  Whether it’s reaching populations cut off from supply routes by natural disaster or assisting those displaced by armed conflict, International Medical Corps brings life-saving medical care and relief swiftly and effectively wherever it is most-needed.

Earthquake in Padang, Indonesia

On Wednesday, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Padang, Indonesia, a bustling port city of 900,000 people. The devastation and destruction is massive.  Reports place the death toll at more than 1,000 people.  Authorities expect it to climb much higher since so many people are still trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, including hospitals and schools. 

International Medical Corps has a team on the ground in Padang and is already distributing essential supplies. We’re also working closely with our longtime partner, Ambulan 118, to rescue those trapped under rubble. But we need your help in reaching as many people as we can.