This Easter, Come and See How God Wins 3 min Read On Sunday we celebrate Easter, the day of Jesus’s resurrection. To mark the occasion, our global ambassador, Joe DiCarlo, reflects on Matthew 28:1 – 6. It’s his favorite passage where people are invited to “come and see” Jesus as who…
An Update on Gaza from IHP 7 min Read Today, we’re sharing an update from our friends at International Health Partners (IHP) about their work and support of Anera, who are on the ground in Gaza helping care for people affected by the ongoing violence. In October 2023, the…
From Esther to Eddah: Celebrating Women’s History Month 4 min Read This Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the legacy of Tanzania’s first female doctor, Dr. Esther Mwaikambo, and sharing the story of one of the Tanzanian doctors she paved the way for, Medical Teams’ own Dr. Eddah! From Esther to Eddah,…
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Tanzania 4 min Read This year, we’re putting the “international” in International Women’s Day! Today, we’re highlighting the incredible work happening in our Tanzania country program. In partnership with the Tanzania Red Cross Society, we’re helping create equity for refugee women. We’re investing in…
Women with Heart: International Women’s Day at Medical Teams 1 min Read This International Women’s Day, we’re going on a trip around the world! Today, meet some of the incredible women we serve alongside at Medical Teams! From Colombia to Uganda, they’re making their communities healthier and stronger. Whether they’re reducing the…
Sarah’s Story: From Surviving to Thriving 4 min Read When Sarah speaks, she’s expressive and joyful. She’s quick to laugh, joke with her children, and gestures widely with her hands. Her love for her family and her faith in God are apparent, even when she talks about the hardest moments…
Stories of Strength: 2 Years of War in Ukraine 8 min Read February 24 marks a grim anniversary — it’s the day Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a war after years of escalating violence. Throughout the duration of the war in Ukraine, Medical Teams has focused our effort on restoring the physical and…
Love Your Neighbor: A Friendship in Photos 5 min Read At Medical Teams, one of the best parts of our work is seeing the ways people connect because of our work. Sometimes that means they share in the simple dignity and joy of receiving health care, but often, deeper relationships…
Love a Neighbor Like Naylin 6 min Read When Naylin came to Colombia nearly 6 years ago, she felt lonely and isolated. Though her decision was motivated by her desire to keep her family healthy, trying to make a new life in a new country without a network…
Love Your Neighbor Like Margri Does 8 min Read At Medical Teams, we believe that loving our neighbors — near or far — is the way forward toward a healthier world. That’s why our guiding scripture is Luke 10:27: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and…
Black History Month: Transforming the Dream to Reality 3 min Read Today is the first day of Black History Month in the United States, a time set aside to celebrate the contributions of Black people to the world and reflect on their resilience in the face of extraordinary adversity. Joe DiCarlo,…
The Year in Review at Medical Teams 5 min Read Before we close out January at Medical Teams, we’re taking one last look at 2023. It was a turbulent year with its fair share of surprises. Through it all, we focused on what we do best: providing loving, life-saving care…