The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 caused the largest population displacement in Europe since the end of World War II. ICMC, its members and Catholic partners are engaged in providing immediate assistance to displaced people, both within Ukraine and in countries receiving Ukrainian refugees.
moldova
ukraine
ICMC is working with Bishops’ Conferences around the globe to meet urgent needs and welcome those forcibly displaced by armed conflict in Ukraine, ICMC Secretary General Msgr. Robert Vitillo told Vatican News. Catholics wanting to help are invited to pray for peace and donate, he said.
myanmar
ICMC Pakistan’s services, including the operation of medical clinics in 11 refugee camps, have been exempted from the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. As ICMC adapts its activities to the new reality, it acknowledges that a surge in cases will require new resources.
Since Venezuelans began fleeing their country in large numbers in 2015, 1.5 million of them have reached Ecuador. The local Church, inspired by Pope Francis’ call to welcome, protect, promote and integrate migrants, is accompanying them.
Packed with joy and passion, the movie Soufra is a story of hope against all odds. Filmed in Lebanon, its sense of community comes through powerfully even in faraway places like Boston, Massachusetts.
The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity was awarded to Mr. Kyaw Hla Aung on 10 June 2018. A lawyer and activist for equality, education and human rights for the Rohingya people in Myanmar, Mr. Aung chose the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) as one of the recipients of the USD 1 million award.
