The staff and volunteers here at Medical Teams International are blessed to see first-hand the impact your generosity has in the lives of those we care for. Roslyn Gabriel, MTI’s Asia Health Advisor, recently returned from Indonesia and had this to share…

“In a village we visited last week, I met a little girl named Nurfadila who appeared much healthier than the others. Seeing this four-year-old’s chubby cheeks and happy smile, it was hard to imagine she had struggled most of her young life with malnutrition and constant bouts of diarrhea and fevers. But 2 months ago, her mother learned about Medical Teams International’s program focused on improving the health of children. We’ve engaged over 450 local volunteers and created a community based education and monitoring program for malnourished children. Mothers learn about child health care, nutrition, how to prevent the spread of disease through better hygiene practices, and how to prepare healthy meals with local, inexpensive ingredients.

With the knowledge and support her mother received through Medical Teams International, Nurfadila has been able to gain almost 9 pounds in 2 months! What a remarkable improvement in such a short time. By empowering mothers through education and providing resources and support, our programs are encouraging the people of Indonesia to better care for themselves. That’s the kind of care that makes a lasting difference!”

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