THE HONORABLE MAURICE STRONG P.C. C.C. - A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

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Created: Thursday, 14 January 2016 06:53

A remarkable Canadian and friend of the Earth, Maurice Strong, died November 27th, 2015.

Maurice was instrumental in founding the Earth Council Geneva, and remained as Honorary Member of our our Board.

The Board of Directors of the Earth Council Geneva is grateful for his guidance and support. 

Below the Invitation to Attend the Celebration of the Life of Maurice Strong.

Nepal earthquake: 6 months update

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Created: Wednesday, 18 November 2015 23:10

Six months ago, on April 25 at 11:56 am local time, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. International Medical Corps was mobilizing their emergency response by nightfall that same day.

Eight million people were affected by the earthquake, including millions who were displaced from their homes. More than 8,800 people were killed in the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, and another 22,300 people were injured. There was, and still is, widespread damage and destruction of buildings, health facilities, roads and other public infrastructure.

Thanks to donors like Earth Council Geneva has it been possible for International Medical Corps’ response and recovery efforts to save lives immediately. We have been helping communities recover and start to rebuild and return to self-reliance through International Medical Corps’ education and training programs.

International Medical Corps’ continued efforts and support on the ground include rehabilitation services, water and sanitation programs, malnutrition prevention and treatment, mental health services and women’s reproductive health services.

In the first six months of recovery efforts, International Medical Corps’ programs have benefitted more than 213,000 people. Here’s who we’ve been able to help through our donation to International Medical Corps’ response.

• 8,806 people given access to ongoing care through three mobile physical therapy units
• 157,552 people with greater access to primary health care through 13 rebuilt health posts
• 19,950 people benefitting from 798 emergency latrines
• 106 local health workers trained on proper infant and young child feeding practices
• 567 people trained on psychological first aid

International Medical Corps’ work on the ground continues, helping thousands of people who are still in need. The impact we’re having has saved lives and helped the people of Nepal recover from this devastating disaster.

International Medical Corps’ three month update on our response to the Nepal Earthquake

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Created: Tuesday, 11 August 2015 09:33

International Medical Corps shares an update on the Nepal Earthquake response, while expressing their deep appreciation of the Earth Council Geneva’s modest support. 

To date, in just over three months, International Medical Corps’ work has benefitted more than 200,000 people in the hardest-hit communities, including:

• 157,552 people will have greater access to care through 13 health facilities that International Medical Corps is rebuilding, in partnership with the Nepal government
• 28,200 men, women and children benefitted from the distribution of cash grants, helping them access food and other urgently-needed supplies
• 21,155 people are benefitting from the distribution of 4,231 hygiene kits, helping families purify water, wash their hands and maintain good hygiene practices
• 19,625 people are benefitting from 785 newly-built emergency latrines across 5 districts, thwarting the spread of disease
• 8,806 people have access to ongoing care through mobile physical therapy units, helping them overcome quake-related and other injuries
• And much, much more.

Today, 2.8 million people in Nepal are still in need of assistance; many of them are also at risk from landslides and other effects of the current monsoon season.  Much remains to be done and International Medical Corps will continue to bring services to those most in need, and work with local partners and the government of Nepal to build back stronger.

EARTH COUNCIL GENEVA responds with INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS to the needs of the NEPAL earthquake

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Created: Wednesday, 29 April 2015 13:50

Earth Council Geneva is responding to the Nepal earthquake by supporting International Medical Corps to provide emergency care to survivors with lifesaving medical supplies and care. 

Two days after the massive earthquake rocked Nepal, International Medical Corps First Responders were on the ground in the hard-hit Gorkha district, at the epicenter of the quake, delivering urgently needed health care and distributing lifesaving supplies. 

In Kathmandu, International Medical Corps teams visited overwhelmed hospitals and a displaced persons camp, the largest in town, with roughly 5,000 people. No shelter is available and water and sanitation systems are very limited. Roads are destroyed and blocked, making some communities accessible only by foot – at times, a 2 hour trek over harrowing terrain. The potential for outbreaks of waterborne illnesses and other communicable diseases is very high, and deteriorating weather conditions, including cold temperatures, rain and thunderstorms will only exacerbate already difficult conditions. 

Earth Council Geneva, in line with many previous engagements, supports the efforts through International Medical Corps to provide clean water with the mobile medical units for people in need to prevent disease.