Severe Burn Patient Recovery: Precila’s Story
When we think of healthcare, we often hope for quick fixes, but for a severe burn patient like Precila, the road to recovery can be long and filled with challenges.…
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Cervical Cancer Treatment: Filomena’s Story
Cervical cancer treatment can be a scary and challenging journey, but with the right support, it is possible to overcome the obstacles that come with the disease. Filomena, a patient…
What Parents and Educators Should Know About Educational Travel
Educational travel provides students the chance to learn outside of the classroom, expanding their worldview and gaining in person experience of different cultures and societies. Although, it’s important to know…
The Importance of Women’s Healthcare: Hermelinda’s Story
Access to comprehensive women’s healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet for many women in underserved communities, access to care remains out of reach or can take years to receive.…
The Guatemala Education System: Barriers to Access
The Guatemala education system, in theory, is designed to provide every child with access to education. But in reality, significant barriers make it difficult for many to benefit from this…
Disability and Support: Juan Thiago’s Story
Disability and support are necessary to go hand-in-hand when it comes to our patient follow-up program, ensuring that children with intellectual disabilities receive the care and opportunities they need to…
Volunteer Building Projects: A Staircase in 2 de Diciembre
MEDLIFE’s volunteer building projects are hands-on opportunities for students to make a lasting impact on communities in need in Latin America and Africa. One of the most significant projects we’ve…
Patient Stories: Mr. Aquiles
Our patient stories are why we do what we do. Every patient tells a story, and each story is a reminder of why we continue to work tirelessly to improve…
The Purpose Of Volunteer Abroad Programs: A Message From Our Founder
In the world of volunteer abroad programs, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of charity or short-term fixes to long-term issues. However, true transformation and impact come…
Celebrate National Hydration Day with MEDLIFE
National Hydration Day is observed each year on June 23rd, and it serves as an important reminder of the vital role that water plays in our daily lives. The day…
Building Schools Abroad: Renovation Project in Manuel Casalino Gruive
Building schools abroad is definitely one of the most rewarding ways to contribute to assisting low-income areas in accessing education, and our recent renovation of Manuel Casalino Gruive school in…
Chapter Spotlight: Thomas Alva Edison MEDLIFE High School Club
Participation in high school clubs plays a vital role in the shaping of students’ passions and leadership skills, especially when they focus on meaningful causes like global health and education.…