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Empowering Young Heroes: How FIMRC’s Community Health Program in Ecuador Transforms Children’s Lives blog community stories ecuador fimrc fimrc programs ghvp global health volunteer program project anconcito scholars student explorer program travel volunteer volunteer experience Nov 14, 2025

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...

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Volunteering Abroad with FIMRC Peru: What Volunteers Do with The Children of Albergue Infantil El Rosario blog fimrc fimrc partnerships fimrc programs ghvp global health global health volunteer program peru project huancayo travel volunteer volunteer experience Nov 07, 2025

HUANCAYO, PERU - At FIMRC Peru, we believe that meaningful change begins with education, and few places reflect this better than Albergue Infantil El Rosario, one of our most inspiring community partners. Located in the vibrant city of Huancayo, this children’s home provides care, shelter, and hope ...

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Volunteering Abroad in Ecuador: Kiana Parkins’ Global Health Journey with FIMRC blog ecuador fimrc ghvp global health global health volunteer program medical professional nursing project anconcito public health travel volunteer experience Oct 31, 2025

Kiana Parkins, a registered nurse and graduate student in public health, traveled from the U.S. to Ecuador seeking a hands-on understanding of global health. What she found in the coastal town of Anconcito was a life-changing lesson in resilience, community, and compassion.

“I came to Ecuador expec...

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A Story of Love, Resilience, and Hope: The Gutiérrez Alvarado Family and FIMRC Costa Rica blog community stories costa rica fimrc fimrc family global health global health volunteer program health equity maternal & child health project alajuelita travel volunteer volunteer experience Oct 03, 2025

At FIMRC Costa Rica, we are privileged to witness stories that remind us why global health and community support matter. One of the most touching journeys we’ve been part of is that of the Gutiérrez Alvarado family, a story rooted in resilience, unconditional love, and the power of healthcare to cha...

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Celebrate the Holidays Abroad: A Meaningful Christmas and New Year with FIMRC blog costa rica ecuador fimrc ghvp global health volunteer program medical student peru travel uganda volunteer volunteer experience Sep 26, 2025

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?

Through ...

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Celebrating Birthday by Volunteering Abroad: Akul’s Journey with FIMRC Costa Rica blog costa rica fimrc ghvp global health volunteer program medical student scholars travel volunteer volunteer experience Sep 19, 2025

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...

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Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer with FIMRC blog ethical volunteering foundations in global health global health essentials student explorer program travel virtual volunteer volunteer volunteer experience May 26, 2021

Get To Know FIMRC

FIMRC is a global nonprofit with a mission to provide access to healthcare around the world. With project sites worldwide, our team connects staff, volunteers, and global health experts with communities in medically underserved countries, and it doesn't stop there. We emphasiz

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Preparing for Safe Travel blog covid-19 travel volunteer volunteer experience Feb 16, 2021

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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