As a nonprofit providing healthcare to medically underserved communities worldwide, FIMRC relies on our volunteers and on-site staff to continue serving our project sites. As we’ve transitioned to a virtual space this past year, FIMRC has not forgotten about the travel that connects our
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Virginia Tech Chapter Raises the Bar in Giving Back
Feb 08, 2021
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FIMRC relies on the support of our fellow volunteers, partners, and donors to continue providing healthcare to underserved communities worldwide. One of the fantastic groups that help keep FIMRC's mission possible is our FIMRC Chapters, dedicated groups of students passionate about advocating fo
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Celebrating World NTD Day
Jan 28, 2021
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Saturday, January 30th, marks the second annual World NTD Day, a day of awareness that addresses Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that affect many communities worldwide. This day is meant to celebrate hard-earned progress and take action to end the neglect and beat NTDs. According to WorldNTDd
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DripDrop Has Donated More Than 50,000 ORS Packets to FIMRC Sites
Jan 21, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (January 21, 2021) – Did you know that dehydration resulting from diarrheal disease is responsible for approximately 1.8 million deaths every year? The vast majority of these deaths are children under five living in low to middle-income countries. That's why the Foundation...
New Year, New Opportunities
Jan 12, 2021
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The new year is finally upon us, and we at FIMRC could not be more excited for the opportunities on the horizon. Throughout 2020, FIMRC was significantly impacted by the halt placed on international travel, and with this, our team worked hard to adapt our experiences to the virtual world. We lau
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FIMRC's First-Ever Virtual Chapter Retreat
Dec 17, 2020
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FIMRC Hosted Our First-Ever Virtual Chapter Retreat Last Week, And What An Inspiring Jam-Packed Four Days It Was!
Chapter members from across the country joined us for the retreat. Participants varied from the president of a Chapter to general body members, from seniors at Lafayette College, a
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Which FIMRC Virtual Program is Best for Me?
Dec 10, 2020
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From learning how to make a traditional dish in the Philippines to observing primary care consults at Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica, we offer you a once-in-a-lifetime virtual volunteer opportunity to learn about global health and to serve the medically underserved.
Are you interested i
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FIMRC Volunteers Make The World Go Round
Nov 19, 2020
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At FIMRC, our operations are kept going by our incredible team and amazing volunteers that contribute to our project sites worldwide. While our project sites are usually funded by volunteers traveling to project sites in-person, FIMRC has adjusted to offering virtual volunteer programs, allowing
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FIMRC Volunteers Make The World Go Round
Nov 19, 2020
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At FIMRC, our operations are kept going by our incredible team and amazing volunteers that contribute to our project sites worldwide. While our project sites are usually funded by volunteers traveling to project sites in-person, FIMRC has adjusted to offering virtual volunteer programs, allowing
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FIMRC Virtual Chapter Trip Opportunities
Nov 06, 2020
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INTRODUCING FIMRC’S VIRTUAL CHAPTER TRIPS
Have you been wondering how you can continue working with your FIMRC Chapter even during school break? Then our Virtual Chapter Trip program is perfect for you!Â
FIMRC offers winter and spring break virtual trips exclusively to those participating in
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