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...

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 ...

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month defined by patience, self-discipline, and deep reflection on the lives of those who go without. These are also the foundation of meaningful global health work.

As Muslims around the world celebrate the close of Ramadan, many ask the question: how do we ...

Every March 22, the world observes World Water Day, a United Nations initiative to raise awareness about the global water crisis and accelerate action toward universal access to safe water and sanitation.

While often framed as an environmental issue, access to clean water is fundamentally a public ...

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...

Every year in the Peruvian Andes, the city of Huancayo, Junín transforms into a vibrant center of music, dance, and tradition. During January and February, communities come together to celebrate the closing of the holiday season and the arrival of Andean Carnival season.

For volunteers in FIMRC’s G...

Every year on February 4th, the world comes together to observe World Cancer Day, a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). This day serves as a powerful reminder that cancer is not only a medical challenge, but...

Nestled high in the Peruvian Andes, Huancayo faces a silent health crisis affecting its youngest residents. Nearly half of all children under five in the Junín region struggle with anemia—a preventable condition that threatens their development, education, and future.

But there's hope. Global healt...