Ukraine Photos and Stories: We Won’t Give Up On Home 10 min Read In February 2022, we sent a team into eastern Europe in response to the Ukraine crisis, and we’ve been there ever since. Now, one year later, we’ve made an impact and met some amazing people along the way. The following…
The Ukraine Crisis and Our History of Healing 6 min Read Medical Teams has a long history of supporting the surrounding regions of Ukraine — namely Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine itself — which uniquely positions us to respond to the massive Ukraine crisis. The following is an account of our work…
Core Humanitarian Standard Commitment 3 3 min Read 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…
Reaching Northwest Neighbors Living with Disabilities 4 min Read Sjon Scarborough is friendly and outgoing as he mingles with staff and visitors outside the Sumner Community Food Bank in western Washington. He’s here today because he saw a notice at the food bank that Medical Teams International would be…
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…
On High Alert, Ready for Ebola 4 min Read Conflict in the Congo is forcing thousands of people to flee their homes, crossing over the border into Uganda. Medical Teams is the leading organization providing health screenings as refugees cross over.
Top 10 Photos of 2022 4 min Read It’s the most wonderful time of the year again: see our top photos of 2022! This is our favorite time to invite you in to celebrate and reflect on all we have accomplished together in the past year. The year…
Core Humanitarian Standard Commitment 2 3 min Read 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…
Core Humanitarian Standard Commitment 1 2 min Read 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…
Meet Maryna: Resilience from Ukraine 10 min Read Now in the eighth month of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, it feels poignant to write about Maryna and my visit to Moldova, especially after the recent series of escalated missile attacks targeting cities across Ukraine. I sit on the couch in…
Neglected Crises: “We’re Still Here” 5 min Read Medical Teams International provides life-saving medical care primarily in two contexts: sudden onset emergencies and protracted emergencies. Whereas sudden onset emergencies like natural disasters or armed conflicts are often well publicized, protracted emergencies are more easily forgotten and difficult to…
Promoting Mental Health in Ukraine 3 min Read Imagine leaving your home, your social network, your job and most of your physical possessions behind. Or consider working extremely long hours every day for months at a time, uncertain when the frantic pace will stop. Now, picture the gravity…