8 Ways to Support MEDLIFE This Giving Tuesday 2024
Giving Tuesday 2024 is a globally celebrated movement dedicated to giving back and making a difference in the spirit of the holiday season. Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving,…
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Sustainable Community Service Projects: How MEDLIFE Promotes Long Term Solutions
Community service projects are at the heart of MEDLIFE’s mission to create lasting change. By focusing on sustainability, these initiatives not only address immediate needs but also foster long-term health,…
Sustainability In Healthcare: The MEDLIFE Patient Follow-Up Program
Sustainability in healthcare goes beyond treating immediate health issues—it requires a comprehensive and ongoing approach. MEDLIFE’s Patient Follow-Up Program ensures that patients receive the support they need to achieve lasting…
Staircase Construction: The Story of MEDLIFE’s First Development Project
Are you curious about why we do staircase construction projects on our Service Learning Trips? There is actually a story behind these projects, one that highlights MEDLIFE’s values surrounding sustainability…
Latrines in Peru: How Rural Communities Access Bathrooms
In Peru’s rural, low-income regions, access to proper sanitation is a significant challenge many face. Homes often lack basic, sanitary bathroom facilities. This deficiency not only affects daily living conditions…
Affordable Volunteer Abroad Work: How to Make Your SLT Inexpensive
If you’re considering a volunteer abroad experience, you may be worried about the costs associated with travel, accommodations, and fees. However, it is possible to find affordable volunteer abroad opportunities…
How To Start A Non-Profit: The Foundations of MEDLIFE, A Letter From Dr. Nick Ellis
Our founder and C.E.O Nick Ellis first discovered the foundations of MEDLIFE while volunteering on medical mission trips in Latin America. In this letter, he hopes to share his personal…
Why We Focus on Bathroom Projects in Medically Underserved Communities
In medically underserved communities, access to basic sanitation facilities is often lacking, especially in schools, which can lead to significant health issues and overall hinder the education quality of young…
MEDLIFE Key Lesson 1: Partnering With Local Physicians For Better Rural Medical Services
Volunteering with MEDLIFE means that you are associating with our core values and philosophies surrounding poverty, global health, and providing rural medical services. We believe that all of our volunteers…
Moving Mountains: ‘It Starts With You’
Donate Online To Low-Income Communities Today In a world where disparities in health and education opportunities persist, it is essential to take action to support those in need. MEDLIFE’s Moving…
Boost Your College Education With Ethical Volunteering Abroad
Are you looking to enhance your college education while making a positive impact on the world? Ethical volunteering abroad is an experience that allows you to gain practical skills, engage…
Sex Education And Prevention of STD Disease In Latin America
Prevention of STD disease is a critical public health issue, particularly in the areas in which we provide care in Latin America. High rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can…