Lebanon: Little Sama Overcomes Malnutrition
Three-year-old Sama (not her real name) from Beqaa is enjoying a healthy and active childhood once again after recovering from malnutrition.
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IOCC Volunteer Update | 2026 Issue 7
We invite you to our next one-hour virtual gathering on Tuesday, September 1 to share ideas, experiences, and connect with others who are passionate about IOCC’s mission.
Ethiopia: Netsanet’s Journey to Community and Success
Netsanet, a 41-year-old mother of two with a physical disability from Lalibela, previously relied entirely on her husband’s limited income.
Gaza: Rahaf Rediscovers Childhood
Living with multiple disabilities, including deteriorating eyesight, Rahaf’s daily life has been profoundly impacted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Helping Anastasia Build a New Business
Anastasia signed up for an IOCC program that helped displaced women establish small businesses. After completing the courses and finance, her business plan won one of the program’s start-up grants.
Providing Vital Aid to a Family in Lebanon
IOCC’s programs, which provide support for displaced families in Lebanon, include support for early childhood development (ECD), and nutritional care (with funding from UNICEF).
Advancing Irrigation in Ethiopia
IOCC and community members built a 300-meter (984-foot) irrigation canal that serves more than 200 families—around 1,000 people. The project also provided improved seeds and fruit tree seedlings to enable the community to grow different types of crops.
IOCC 2025: A Year in Stories
With your support, IOCC reached nearly 1 million people in 2025 with vital aid. Our 2025 Year in Review gives a glimpse of the real lives that you changed.
IOCC Volunteer Update | 2026 Issue 6
Looking for a meaningful way to get involved? Join us for IOCC’s first-ever Outreach Volunteer Build, August 2–7, 2026, in Erwin, Tennessee, and help families rebuild after Hurricane Helene.