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Of all the interventions in public health, handwashing consistently ranks among the most effective at preventing infectious disease — respiratory illness, diarrhea, healthcare-associated infections, even maternal sepsis. It costs almost nothing. It requires no prescriptio...

Every year, National Volunteer Week celebrates the power of service and the individuals who create meaningful change in their communities.

But for those looking to take their impact even further, volunteering abroad offers something deeper: the opportunity to support underserved communities while g...

Every April 11, Costa Rica comes alive with national pride, honoring Juan Santamaría—a young hero whose bravery helped protect the country’s sovereignty in 1856.

For participants in FIMRC’s Global Health Volunteer Program (GHVP), this is more than a cultural moment—it’s a unique opportunity to expe...

Every April 7, the World Health Organization marks World Health Day, a global reminder that health is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right.

This year’s theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science”, calls on governments, organizations, and individuals to recommit to a shared goal: univ...

Global health volunteering is rarely just about the time in the clinic.

It is about showing up, fully, in a community– learning its rhythms, its traditions, and the way people come together. Some of the most meaningful moments happen outside of structured programming.

Holy Week—or Semana Santa—is ...

Every year on March 24, the world observes World Tuberculosis Day, led by the World Health Organization, to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and accelerate efforts to eliminate this preventable and treatable disease.

In Peru, tuberculosis remains a persistent public health challenge – par...

At the International Foundation for Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), we believe that sustainable change in global health is only possible through strong, long-term partnerships. One powerful example of this commitment is our collaboration with Toscana Pastas, a key private-sector partner that has...

If you’re a premed, nursing, PA, public health, or healthcare-curious student, you’ve probably wondered:

• What does volunteering abroad actually look like?
• Is the experience meaningful and ethical?
• Will I get real clinical exposure or just shadowing?
• Do I need previous medical experience?
• Will...

ALAJUELITA, COSTA RICA -  At FIMRC Costa Rica, we are honored to work with local leaders whose lives reflect resilience, compassion, and the power of community-based healthcare. Among them is Dr. Andrés Jiménez, a dedicated physician whose journey from humble beginnings to medical leadership embodie...

ANCONCITO, ECUADOR — In the coastal community of Anconcito, a group of children gathers each week with one shared goal: to dream big, learn, and grow. Through FIMRC Ecuador’s Wonder Girls and Superman Boys Club, children aged 8 to 12 are discovering their potential while learning essential lessons a...