It’s been nearly 6 months since deadly conflict began in Sudan, and sadly, the situation has worsened. In early April, violence erupted in the streets of Khartoum between two warring factions of Sudan’s military: the Sudanese Armed Forces and the…

When the people we serve share their stories, we know they’re entrusting us with something sacred. It’s an act of radical vulnerability and trust. That’s why, at Medical Teams, we continually evolve our practice of ethical storytelling. Today, we’re taking…

In late July, our country director in Colombia, Steve Cooke, spent a week in a town very close to the border between Colombia and Panama. The border between the countries is covered by one of the toughest jungles on the…

Update: Thanks to our incredible community, you went above and beyond on Medical Teams Giving Day! Together, you sent $50,000 in life-saving medical care to our neighbors around the world. We are so grateful for your support. On September 6,…

Spend a few minutes with one of our nurses in Uganda, and it doesn’t take long for one thing to become clear – behind their talent, skill, and expertise is a deep well of faith. Their belief keeps them hopeful…

When people dedicate their lives to helping others, they’re known as humanitarians. They devote themselves to saving and protecting the lives of people around the world. It’s not an easy job, and it takes someone with courage and an enormous…

At Medical Teams, we don’t just measure success by data points or statistics. Numbers are only half the story. We’re also listening to what people in the communities we serve say. When 3 women in Ethiopia came forward to share…

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) is a globally recognized voluntary standard setting out nine commitments that organizations and individuals involved in humanitarian response use to improve the quality and effectiveness of the assistance they provide. Because accountability is one of…

Recently, I visited Sicily, Italy for the first time. This is the place where my grandparents were born and the place that serves as the basis for the culture in which I was raised. When I was growing up, on…

We’re dispelling some of the most common myths about refugees. There are many things said about refugees that just aren’t true. In fact, our president and CEO, Martha Holley Newsome, has covered this before. We’re back to make clear that…

Dr. Salim, a psychiatrist, knows the power of mental health care. His patient, Obedi, is a perfect example of how the right kind of care can change lives. When Salim was a young, he never dreamed he’d one day have…

May is Mental Health Month! Instead of sharing statistics and data about the importance of refugee mental health care, we’re going to show you how critical mental well-being is through the stories of 4 incredible and resilient people. Now, close…