MEDLIFE for Educators
Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders with MEDLIFE
As a nonprofit, we believe in transforming education through real-world experiences. Our programs are designed to provide profound insights into global health, sustainable development, and ethical volunteerism. We aim to help you inspire your students, broaden their perspectives, and equip them with the skills to become future leaders.
Why join MEDLIFE?
Why join MEDLIFE?Impactful Volunteering and Educational Opportunities
MEDLIFE offers a unique opportunity for educators and students to engage in meaningful, sustainable projects that make a real difference. Our approach is not just about providing aid; it’s about empowering communities and fostering long-term development.
Our Framework: The Educational Path vs. The Reactionary Path
We guide students to move beyond initial emotional reactions to poverty and inequality. Our educational framework emphasizes listening, analyzing, and acting responsibly to address complex social issues ethically and sustainably.
Hear From Your Peers“We were able to meet with community-based organizations and learn from elders and experts in indigenous communities. Community-centered learning is such an impactful way to teach and educate and to expose students to global education.”
MEDLIFE APPROACH
Strengthening Local Capacity
We train community leaders to manage and sustain development projects, ensuring lasting benefits.
Preventative Health Education
Our educational initiatives focus on preventing health issues before they arise, promoting long-term community wellness.
Sustainable Community Projects
From building safe housing to improving infrastructure, our projects are designed for durability and long-term impact.
Economic Growth
By hiring local professionals and using local resources, we boost the local economy and ensure that our projects are culturally relevant and sustainable.
Mobile Clinics and Follow-Up Care
Our mobile clinics provide essential healthcare services, and our follow-up care ensures ongoing support and treatment for patients.
How to Get Involved
How to Get InvolvedStart a MEDLIFE Chapter >>
Empower your students to lead. Starting a MEDLIFE Chapter at your school allows students to engage in fundraising, advocacy, and organizing local service activities. Get more information.
Organize a Service Learning Trip (SLT) >>
Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long educational journeys to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, or Tanzania, where volunteers work hand-in-hand with a local community on development projects, mobile medical clinics, and more! Our SLTs provide immersive experiences where students can learn directly from local professionals and contribute to sustainable projects, gaining practical skills and a deeper understanding of global issues. Download the brochure now.
Co-Create a Field Course
Tailor an educational trip to meet your specific curriculum needs. Collaborate with our team to design a course integrating service learning with academic goals. Meet with a MEDLIFE advisor to learn more.
Empower Student Growth
Skill Development
Equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and empathy skills.
Social Impact
Enable students to contribute to a more just and sustainable world through meaningful projects.
Pedagogical Support
Access comprehensive materials and resources from MEDLIFE to seamlessly integrate these experiences into your curriculum.
Testimonials
“The best thing about this is that students get to learn leadership and see different things around the world that they would normally not learn”
“I found it really incredible attending this Service Learning Trip. I really recommend it because it is a very eye opening experience. If you’re thinking of joining MEDLIFE and you’re afraid of coming here alone don’t worry, I made new friends and I’m sure we’ll stay great friends after the program.”
“Seeing what my students could see and learn and how they were impacted, not only by the professionals but also by the community itself, was very enriching. I have brought other students, giving them a sense of purpose; they find their profession in it.”
OUR IMPACT AT A GLANCE
Numbers of those assisted up to August 2023.
30,000+
Volunteers
330,000+
Consultations Provided
800+
Patient Follow-Up
600+
Community Development Projects
Join Us in Making a Difference
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