Tips for Impactful Testimonials: MEDLIFE Volunteer Trip Reviews
Your MEDLIFE volunteer experience is not just a journey; it’s a story of transformation and impact. By sharing your MEDLIFE volunteer trip reviews, you can inspire others to join our…
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Charity Fundraising: Items to Donate for MEDLIFE’s Service Learning Trips
Charity fundraising is a powerful tool for supporting global health and education initiatives like MEDLIFE’s Service Learning Trips. As part of our commitment to improving the lives of underserved communities…
MEDLIFE’s Model: Root Cause Analysis
Written by: Ronaish Arshad The Importance of Root Cause Analysis “Why treat people and send them back to the conditions that made them sick?” — The Health Gap: The Challenge…
MEDLIFE Testimonials: What Rohan Joshi Learned While Volunteering in Peru
About a year ago Rohan Joshi, a former MEDLIFE executive board member, SLT participant, and current Neurology Resident at KUMC (University of Kansas Medical Center), was kind enough to chat…
MEDLIFE Volunteer Projects: Costa Rica Home Garden Completed!
In a small rural area located within one of our partner communities in Costa Rica, a house stood in disrepair, almost abandoned. It was a challenging living situation for an…
Why Help People: Altruism Philosophy
Written by: Ronaish Arshad Origin of Altruism The word altruism derives from the Italian word altrui, which in turn derives from the Latin word alteri, meaning “other people” or “somebody…
Effective Altruism: What Is The Best Way To Do Good?
Written by: Ronaish Arshad When shopping for articles of clothing, we search for high-quality and durable pieces. When looking for a university to attend, we thoroughly research its history, its…
Medical College Clubs: How to Join an Existing MEDLIFE Chapter
Joining college clubs can be a noteworthy experience during your years of pursuing higher education, especially if you’re passionate about community service and global health initiatives. Among the various types…
Volunteering Abroad With MEDLIFE Stories: An Interview With Yvonne Rios Villanueva
Former community service officer and president of the University of Puerto Rico MEDLIFE Chapter, Yvonne Rios Villanueva took time out of her schedule to chat with me about her time…
The Importance of Building Retaining Walls in Lima, Peru
Retaining walls play a crucial role in urban development, particularly in rapidly expanding cities like Lima, Peru. These structures are vital for both safety and securing land titles, providing stability…
Understanding Structural Violence: Its Impact on Low-Income Communities
Authored by Rosali Vela, MEDLIFE Marketing Team Lead with over a decade of experience, this blog delves into the pervasive issue of structural violence and its profound impact on low-income…
Barriers To Healthcare: Why Does MEDLIFE Build Staircases?
Imagine for a moment that you, or someone you love, is pregnant and needs to walk down the road to buy some groceries. Imagine now, that in order to get…