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…
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…
Yatzil: A Venezuelan Mother’s Story 4 min Read Yatzil, a mother of 6, has a shy smile. But she talks with her hands, gesturing widely when she tells stories. She describes her home country, Venezuela, with special passion. She’s grateful to Colombia, where her family has found stability…
Racheal’s Story: “It’s a Calling from God” 5 min Read If you’re looking to be inspired, motivated or cared for, look no further than Medical Teams International staff member, Racheal Kyalikoba. Racheal exemplifies what is best about Medical Teams. At the time of our interview in February 2022, Racheal was…
Top 5 Health Threats to Children Under 5 6 min Read Over five million children under five die each year from preventable causes. Nearly half of those deaths are babies in their first month of life. The top health threats to children are from causes we know how to prevent and…
The Haiti Earthquakes Then and Now 3 min Read In January 2010, Haiti was devastated by an earthquake. In August 2021, an earthquake struck again. Both times, Medical Teams mobilized to provide care and support to those in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquakes. Haiti Earthquake 2021 At 8:29…
Mothers, Malaria and Malnutrition 5 min Read For many mothers around the globe, the threat of this deadly disease harming their children is not something new — it’s something additional. On a normal day, contaminated drinking water could lead to diarrhea that results in severe dehydration in their child. On a normal night, a mosquito could bite their baby and inject life-threatening malaria. In a normal week, a mother might only be able to scrape together enough food to provide her children with one meager meal per day.
A Look at Life for Venezuelan Migrants 6 min Read The Colombian public healthcare system has completely collapsed under the weight of thousands of Venezuelans who have fled across the border in need of care. The fact that urgent support is needed is undeniable.
Every Baby is a Miracle 5 min Read A young mother, far away from her home, without a place to safely deliver her baby. It happened more than 2,000 years ago. The most miraculous birth in human history. Jesus — the baby who brought hope and redemption to…
Voices From a Refugee Camp 4 min Read From the millions of refugee voices, read about four with something important to say.
A Refugee Child Becomes a Refugee Father 3 min Read He was forced to flee his childhood home three times, but now Fidel has built a stable life with his wife and they’ve welcomed a baby of their own.
Crossing Rivers, Saving Mothers 5 min Read Despite the sweltering heat if rural Liberia, the dusty roads and callused heels, 10 women volunteer their time to save lives. Each day, they march miles to reach women in need of support.