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FIMRC Volunteers Make The World Go Round blog foundations in global health graduate student undergraduate student virtual programs virtual volunteer Nov 19, 2020

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,...

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FIMRC Virtual Chapter Trip Opportunities blog fimrc chapters foundations in global health global health global health essentials graduate student high school student student explorer program undergraduate student virtual programs virtual volunteer Nov 06, 2020

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! 

FIMRC offers winter and spring break virtual trips exclusively to those...

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Virtual Chapter Retreats Connect You With The World chapters fimrc chapters graduate student high school student undergraduate student virtual programs virtual volunteer Nov 02, 2020

CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY OF GLOBAL HEALTH AT FIMRC’S VIRTUAL CHAPTER RETREAT! 

Tailored for students involved in FIMRC Chapters, this year’s Chapter Retreat has gone virtual. We may not be able to travel right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t connect with...

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Travel Restrictions Have Put Global Nonprofits Near Extinction covid-19 fimrc family global health virtual programs virtual volunteer Oct 06, 2020

In 2019, FIMRC had 1,020 volunteers travel to our 10 project sites around the world. In 2020, that number halted at 163. This rapid decline in volunteers decreased FIMRC’s revenue by 84%. As a global nonprofit, FIMRC relies heavily on mostly Americans and Canadians donating thousands of...

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Virtual Volunteer Projects Make a Lasting Impact dominican republic global health peru philippines project cavite project huancayo project restauración virtual programs virtual volunteer Aug 21, 2020
 

In today’s world,  almost everything has gone virtual, including international volunteerism, but what does being a virtual volunteer really mean? When you join one of FIMRC’s virtual volunteer programs, it means that you will make a direct impact at a FIMRC...

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Health Disparities and Race 101: Breaking Down Common Terminologies global health health equity virtual programs virtual volunteer Aug 10, 2020

Addressing implicit bias, especially in healthcare, can seem like a daunting task. As an organization dedicated to providing improved access to healthcare for children and families around the world, we are committed to addressing issues of health disparities head-on with our staff, volunteers,...

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FIMRC Internships Help Volunteers Discover Their Passion and Path to a Career in Global Health fimrc internship global health project bududa uganda virtual programs virtual volunteer Jul 08, 2020

Grace Sternklar spent eight months as a global health intern at FIMRC Project Bududa, Uganda. Even though we don’t currently have volunteers at our sites because of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals, students, and recent graduates can still make an impact through our Virtual...

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Virtual Volunteers Share What It’s Like to Make a Global Impact From Home costa rica dominican republic foundations in global health global health global health essentials graduate student high school student peru project alajuelita project bududa project huancayo project restauración student explorer program uganda undergraduate student virtual programs virtual volunteer Jul 02, 2020

For the past few months, our Virtual Volunteer Programs have been creating opportunities to make a lasting impact on FIMRC’s sites and the communities we serve while volunteering from home. Since our virtual programs first started, we’ve had volunteers from all backgrounds join us,...

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Questions about Volunteering from Home? We’ve Got Answers! costa rica foundations in global health global health essentials graduate student high school student medical professional medical student project alajuelita project bududa student explorer program uganda undergraduate student virtual programs virtual volunteer Jun 18, 2020

At FIMRC, we are known by partners, students, and all our volunteers for our ethical, grassroots programs that ensure all our volunteers have a meaningful and impactful experience on-site. We offer opportunities to learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent some of the greatest global issues of...

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How Your FIMRC Chapter Can Stay Engaged Even When Off-Campus chapters fimrc chapters fimrc family graduate student high school student undergraduate student virtual programs virtual volunteer Apr 22, 2020

FIMRC Chapters make substantial contributions to our mission to improve access to healthcare for medically underserved communities around the world. Our network of 70+ chapters fundraise, advocate, and volunteer both in their local communities and abroad at FIMRC project sites. Although most...

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