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…
Health Care on the Move: The Power of Partnerships in Mobile Clinics 4 min Read Medical Teams International is excited to announce the launch of two brand-new 39-foot mobile health clinics made possible through the incredible generosity and partnership of numerous corporate and foundation donors. These vans are more than just vehicles; they’re lifelines for…
From Venezuela to Ethiopia: Stories of Hope and Holiday Joy 6 min Read Thank you to Lina Hernandez Valencia and Tibebu Kebede who contributed to this article. As the days of December go by, the excitement for Christmas goes up. Stores are busy with people shopping for loved ones. Movies where the New…
From Past to Present: Why Year-End Giving Still Matters 4 min Read For many of us, the few days between Christmas and New Year’s is a time to continue the holiday festivities with loved ones, recycle wrapping paper, and eat leftovers. And it’s also when many of us make our year-end gifts…
Hope in focus: The Top 10 Photos of 2024 9 min Read As 2024 comes to an end, we invite you to experience the past year through the lens of our top 10 photos! Each image is a window into the heart of Medical Teams’ mission. Experience the resilience, joy, and humanity…
The Pulse – Giving At the Heart of Medical Teams 4 min Read When disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, it’s easy to imagine Medical Teams International jumping in to help people who need loving, life-saving medical care. It’s true; our frontline staff and volunteers do go to work right away in…