Parent Education in Peru
On a cold and misty Thursday afternoon, after an exhausting day of stair-building during our engineering brigade, I headed down the muddy slopes of Pamplona Alta alongside a few other MEDLIFE…
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Women’s Health: Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Exams in Peru and Ecuador
Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer contracted by women in Peru. It is the number two cancer killer of women in Ecuador; in the USA, it doesn’t even…
Developing Community Infrastructure Projects in Panama
This summer MEDLIFE conducted it’s third-ever Mobile Clinic in Panama. It was the first time that the Mobile Clinic had visited the rural interior of the country, and also…
Photo Update: MEDLIFE’s First Engineering Brigade
The interns get their hands dirty! Cassidy, a visiting student from Iowa State, receives a construction lesson from a community member. The community leader…
Telan Playa Classroom Project
In 2010, the inception of the MEDLIFE Fund can be traced back to a humble classroom construction project in Telan Playa, Ecuador. This initiative marked the beginning of MEDLIFE’s commitment…
Community Engagement in Buena Vista with MEDLIFE
In the heart of our commitment to community engagement, MEDLIFE orchestrates impactful development projects beyond the walls of medical clinics. Carlos Benavides, MEDLIFE’s devoted Director of MEDLIFE Fund projects…
Child Malnutrition in Ecuador: Rachel’s Journey with MEDLIFE
Child malnutrition is a pressing global issue that demands attention and action. In this blog, we delve into Rachel Eggleston’s impactful work as a member of MEDLIFE’s Student Advisory Board,…
Why Do We Do Bathroom Projects in Rural Ecuador?
In rural Ecuador’s scenic yet secluded regions, basic sanitation remains a significant challenge. Initiatives like bathroom projects in rural Ecuador are changing that, blending community efforts with external support…
Ecuador Intern Journal: Fostering Healthy Communities in Ecuador
In 2005, MEDLIFE began a mission to improve access to healthcare and build healthy communities in underserved areas of Latin America. Yet, our journey took a transformative turn as…