Current Operations
Today, International Medical works in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing relief to populations facing war, conflict, natural disaster, famine, and poverty while also laying the foundation for sustainable development. Its programs are funded from both public and private sources, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, The European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO), The United Nations, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and AmeriCares. In 2008, International Medical Corps received $94.7 million in support from grants, contributions, and donated medical supplies and services.
International Medical Corps is based in Los Angeles with other offices in Washington, DC, London, and Split, Croatia. They currently employ more than 3,500 employees and thousands of volunteers in more than 25 countries.
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