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Stories of care, connection, and courage from FIMRC’s global communities.
Across FIMRC’s project sites, families, volunteers, and local health workers come together with a shared purpose — to build healthier, stronger communities. Our #GlobalHealthStories | From the Field series brings you real mom...
Every October 5th, Peru celebrates the Día de la Medicina Peruana, a day that honors not only the country’s healthcare professionals but also the remarkable courage of Daniel Alcides Carrión, the medical student whose selfless act forever changed the course of Peruvian medicine.
Born in Cerro de Pa...
For many, the holiday season means family gatherings, cozy traditions, and festive celebrations. But what if this year, you could give yourself the gift of impact—spending Christmas and New Year in another country, serving communities in need, and experiencing the warmth of a local family?
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At just 17 years old, Akul Kuppannagari, a student from Phoenix Country Day School, made a birthday request that left a lasting mark on our hearts. Instead of gifts or parties, Akul chose to spend his birthday volunteering with FIMRC Costa Rica, dedicating his time and energy to serve vulnerable c...
Cindy is a fourth year medical student at Marian University and repeat FIMRC volunteer. She spent the month of April as a volunteer at Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica and wrote an initial reflection after her first week. Below is her final reflection after completing her volunteer experience.
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When we announced that travel to Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica would reopen, we received a lot of excited emails from our FIMRC family asking a bunch of different questions about accommodations, COVID precautions, travel and more. We thought that a great way to help answer these questions and g
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FIMRC volunteers make the world go round', but did you know that not all participants volunteer directly through FIMRC? Recently, we had Student-Athletes Abroad with Beyond Sports volunteer at FIMRC Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica, as the first on-site volunteers since COVID! We love partnering w
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Daniela Harguindeguy (@medtoonrd), una estudiante de medicina de la República Dominicana, recientemente trabajó como voluntaria con FIMRC en el Proyecto Alajuelita, Costa Rica. Como nuestra primera ganadora de una beca por los redes sociales, Daniela comparte su experiencia con nosotros a travé...
When considering traveling for an international volunteer trip, we believe there's a right way to do it! There are many options for individuals eager to make a difference abroad. We have compiled a list of eight ethical practices to consider before serving overseas to keep your efforts sustainable, ...
Misconception #1: You Must Be Completely Fluent To Be Of Use In Spanish Speaking Countries.
As someone who took four years of Spanish in high school and two Spanish classes while in college, I figured I could get around with the Spanish I had learned over the past 5/6 years. I quickly realized that...
