World Humanitarian Day

The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) joins the United Nations-launched humanitarian campaign celebrating the fifth World Humanitarian Day in hope we will together help turn words into actions.

We honour the 904 humanitarian workers who have so far died and 937 injured while trying to help those in need all over the world in the past 10 years alone. We acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices they make every day. We celebrate their humanity and the hope they have been able to restore through their dedication... Read more +<

Understanding the Humanitarian Crisis in Syria

For World Humanitarian Day, ICMC celebrates above all the many qualities that all humanitarians have in common - their generosity and their hope that every action helps, that every human being counts and that peace is possible.

Join us in thanking those brave men and women and fully appreciating the work they have done, while trying to understand the daily challenges of humanitarian assistance activities.

Along with the 100 million people and partners commemorating World Humanitarian day today, we want to spread the word about the multitude of needs that stem from humanitarian emergencies. If we join forces in turning words into actions, we will make the world a better place for all... Read more +<

Survivors of a Humanitarian Crisis
ICMC gives hope to stranded children and families of Syria who await a brighter future

More than half of the roughly 1.9 million refugees who fled Syria’s war are children. These children do not have the basic necessities that are taken for granted in the developed world. Above all, these Syrian boys and girls, having lost everything, face the reality of an uncertain future.

ICMC recently paid a visit to a family of Syrian refugees in Al-Mafraq, Jordan. Driving up the dusty roads, the two ICMC caseworkers arrived at the house whose rent ICMC helped pay for six months. Once inside, they sat with the mother and six of her seven children – two girls and five boys...Read more +<

Learn about our staff in Geneva< and in the field< who have in common their passion and dedication to helping other human beings.