The Importance of Preventative Health
It is very important to MEDLIFE that the citizens of the communities we serve have the necessary informationto maintaina stable quality of life, which is why we hold educational workshops…
Community Profiles
Cerro Cachito, a community unified for a cause
Before hosting a Mobile Clinic in a new community, Carlos Benavides, Director of MEDLIFE Peru, understands the importance of visiting the community first to learn more about its…
Creating Partnerships in New Communities
Community members gathered at a nighttime meeting in Villa Maria del Triunfo. Photo by Benjamin Ostrander The number of communities in need of staircases and other infrastructure projects in…
The Hidden Side of One of Lima’s Richest Districts
Written by Rosali Vela and translated by Rachel Goldberg The house was packed at the educational workshop on Friday Even though I’ve lived in Lima my entire life,…
In The News: Community Leader Raul Flores
One of the strengths of MEDLIFE’s work in the shantytowns of Lima is the relationships we build with local leaders who are committed to improving conditions in their communities. This…