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What we do

What we do

In early 2017, there are over 4,944,000 Syrians uprooted in Nord Africa and Middle East. Around half are children.

ICMC protects and serves vulnerable people on the move. Operationally, we respond to the needs of uprooted individuals and their communities, providing assistance and protection, and supporting them through the resettlement process. At policy level, we advocate for needs-first and rights-based responses to refugees and migrants in distress, working jointly with a variety of partners to contribute to political and practical solutions to refugee and migration issues. ICMC also voices the concerns of the Catholic Bishop Conferences and engages with several Church organizations to promote better protection for refugees and migrants worldwide.

Operations

Humanitarian operations

ICMC’s operational activities focus on alleviating the suffering of refugees and other displaced persons by providing assistance in a broad range of sectors, including education, health, shelter, water and sanitation, and community empowerment.

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Advocacy

Policy and advocacy

ICMC works to promote policies and practices that respect human dignity, human rights and the well-being of all uprooted people. Through its civil society networks, and by engaging with a variety of stakeholders, ICMC seeks to inspire change and improve the protection of all migrants.

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Church networking

Church networking

ICMC’s work is nurtured by the activities of its members. Through local engagement and sharing of experiences in regional working groups, ICMC’s members significantly contribute to increasing awareness about migration issues and necessary responses in various regions of the globe.

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