International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By focusing on training, International Medical Corps strives to leave self-reliant, sustainable health care structures in the communities it serves. International Medical Corps has provided assistance to people affected by conflict, disaster, and disease in more than 80 countries around the world.