Two Years of War, No End in Sight: An Open Letter from our Sudan Country Director 3 min Read The numbers are overwhelming. After 2 years of intense conflict, the United Nations is now describing the crisis in Sudan as the largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world. Behind each of these numbers is a human being…
Cheers to our Volunteers! It’s National Volunteer Week! 3 min Read Next week is National Volunteer Week, a nationwide, annual celebration when we take the opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, build stronger communities, and be a force that…
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month: Planned Giving with Medical Teams 6 min Read April marks the 22nd anniversary of National Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to improving financial education and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their money. In a world full of uncertainty, enhancing your financial knowledge can help you…
Triple the Need, but Triple the Love: Nzariturike’s Story 5 min Read Nzariturike Nyirandihuke, a devoted 32-year-old mother from Congo, is the very image of motherhood – a smiling woman with her lap full of sweet children. But in her case, her lap is very full! During her most recent pregnancy, she…
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Ethiopia: An Interview with Marysabel Cardozo 8 min Read Last month, Marysabel Cardozo, Medical Teams International’s Digital Asset Management Specialist, traveled to our field offices in Ethiopia to capture the important health care work being done by the dedicated staff and volunteers in sites across the country. While documenting…
Healing the Body, Renewing the Spirit: Mykhailo’s Story 4 min Read In many ways, Mykhailo lives the life of a typical retiree. A quiet man, he keeps to himself in a simple house in a village in Ukraine that’s been his home for decades. When asked to reflect on his life,…
1,000 Days of Unrest: A Timeline of Your Enduring Support through Conflict 7 min Read YEAR ONE February 24, 2022 | Russia invades the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, escalating the conflict. March 2022 | Russia strikes a theater in the strategic port city of Mariupol where civilians were sheltering, killing hundreds of people in one…
My First Time Aboard a Mobile Dental Van | One Dentist’s Experience Volunteering 5 min Read I had been a dentist for 26 years before I stepped up to the plate and took my first swing at volunteering my skills as a dentist. In April 2002, I was attending the Oregon Dental Conference at the Oregon…
Beyond Labels: Representing People, Not Problems 4 min Read Have you ever had a question change your whole way of thinking? I admit, I had, but not in any deep or insightful way. At least not until I sat in on “Inclusive Language and Messaging for Grant Writers” at…
Celebrating 2024 at Medical Teams 7 min Read As we venture into a new year at Medical Teams, we want to take one last look back at 2024 and all the amazing things we accomplished with your support! In 2024, we helped 9.6 million people in 22 countries….
Historias poderosas de sanación desde Colombia 8 min Read Below you will find an English version of the text – scroll down to read these stories of healing in English. Un año para agradecer En Colombia, cada 31 de diciembre decimos “Año nuevo, vida nueva”. Este dicho popular puede…
Fatima’s Story: A Young Mother’s Courageous Journey 3 min Read In the heart of Sudan, where hope often feels fragile, a young mother named Fatima faced a nightmare no parent should endure. Fatima’s love for her son, Ramadan, became her guiding force as she sought refuge, medical care, and a…