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A Firsthand Look at Our Sites Abroad

 

At times, it can be hard to picture what your volunteer experience will be like. It can be a challenge to truly grasp the impact that we're having on the ground. It can even be tricky to imagine what the living conditions are like. That's why we've started a video series - to help bring to life our commitment to the communities we serve. 

 
 

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, think about the value of a great film. Below, videos of our project sites are featured to help bring to life our work around the globe!

Global Operations

Project Cavite, Philippines

Project Bududa, Uganda

Project Las Delicias, El Salvador

 
 

Social Media

We work hard to keep our social media outlets up-to-date. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook all have unique content. Click on the icons below to learn more about current happenings, or check out the featured social media sites and a few of the most recent highlights.

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Cold weather is coming, but not in Peru! ☀️ We can’t wait for our “winter” Global Health Volunteers to join us! Spots are still available... 🛫 #FIMRC
Investing in youth, and we’re having a field day! Literally. #FIMRC
Love seeing smiles from around the world thanks to those who #TravelAndServe. 🛫🌏 #FIMRC
When health authorities in Costa Rica identified an outbreak of Hepatitis A, we implemented a preventative health campaign with volunteer nursing students from @almacollege. #communityhealth #preventativehealth #FIMRC
What to listen for when measuring blood pressure manually: As you release pressure from the sphygmomanometer’s inflated cuff, the first sound you’ll hear will indicate that blood is pumping through the arteries. This will occur when the cuff’s pressure equals the patient’s systolic blood pressure. As more pressure is released from the cuff, the noise will eventually disappear, indicating that blood is flowing freely. This occurs when the cuff’s pressure falls to meet the patient’s diastolic blood pressure. 120/80 mmHg (systolic/diastolic) is typically considered normal blood pressure. Knowing how to use a manual sphygmomanometer and stethoscope is a tool many of our volunteers use during health outreaches in medically underserved communities around the world. If you aren’t trained in taking blood pressure, not to worry! Our local staff members will teach you. 👌😁
“Leaving was super hard. I knew it would be a long time before I saw any of the kids or members again, so that was hard to process. I loved playing tag with the kids. At the health fair, I think I was being chased by 30 kids at once. It was crazy! They’re fast & hard to get away from! I wanted to do what I could to allow the kids to have a good time. I learned about the kind of experiences some children in different parts of the world have to go through. Every child deserves to have fun, good health, & good friends, so I tried to spread that vibe wherever I went. In a nutshell, it was a very humbling yet fulfilling experience. I was very lucky to be able to participate.” -Our latest #SpotlightVolunteer Brenden served with us at our site in the Dominican Republic. Thanks for everything @brendenbrendenbrenden!
Become willing to serve. You’ll gain altitude, experience, perspective & so much more! #FIMRC #TravelAndServe 📸: @dates_run
“Honestly, every moment I had at the clinic was the highlight of my trip. From the staff and the children, to the patients being so open and allowing me to witness everything. I wouldn’t trade them or the experiences that I had in Bududa. The important lessons that I’ve learned during SIHF were being open to trying new things and being as flexible as possible. Also, I learned how to adapt to a different culture and step outside of my comfort zone. I discovered my passion for children which has helped me decide on becoming a pediatrician. My SIHF experience has opened my eyes to appreciating the little things and loving wholeheartedly. I witnessed true love from the people in Bududa... Honestly this was an amazing experience that I am so honored and thankful for.” -Our wonderful #SpotlightVolunteer this week Nykiyah (@nykiyahl) who served with Project Bududa in Uganda this summer! Thank you Nykiyah! 💙💫
“Welcome to your baby shower!” 🤰🎉 Caring for mothers begins before they start caring for newborns.
First aid training provides a necessary knowledge for emergency situations. It also instills the confidence for bystanders to #TakeAction!
Will YOU scrub in abroad?? Enrollment for our Summer International Health Fellowship is now open! Visit fimrc.org/sihf for more info. 🌐🗺 #VolunteerAbroad
The greatest adventures begin with a “YES!” #VolunteerAbroad #FIMRC 📸: @alainaambler
“I had an Etsy shop where I would make & sell beaded bracelets and donate the profits to @girlupcampaign, an organization that partners with the UN to advocate for girls in developing countries. Using that experience of mine, @natfishie helped organize a beading class with girls on FIMRC’s basketball team. We picked out & bought supplies in Santa Elena beforehand, and I worked with the girls to show them how they can make their own bracelets. This kind of work was something I wasn't expecting going into this trip, but is definitely something I am glad I got to be part of. At Project Anconcito, I realized that I really love experiencing new things. Different adventures and situations excite and bring me energy -- Knowing this, I have a better understanding of myself and what I want to do. I appreciate being alone, but I also love being with people, especially learning more about how they live their lives. Lastly, I also learned that I need less than I think. I came home and found a thousand cositas ("little things") that I didn't even realize I missed. Coming back from Ecuador, I believe I have a stronger and richer perspective on my daily life. Spending three weeks there has made me want to travel more, but also to simply experience as much as I can. I am endlessly grateful for all that I learned, all the people I met, and the things I got to do.” - Our amazing #SpotlightVolunteer Kathleen who served at Project Anconcito in Ecuador! Thanks for the wonderful words @hopppscotch !!!
Follow-up is just as important as the initial exam. Here, volunteers are hearing the findings from the cardiologist about one of the crèche kiddos who regularly receives care from us. #fimrc #volunteer #learn #experience #grow
“I was born in India! So this was a great opportunity to give back to my native country. I go back once every 1-2 years and I’ve seen the immense amount of need in my home community, and I’ve always wanted to practice medicine eventually to improve the nature of healthcare in India. Working with FIMRC let me have an early start. Plus, it’s a part of India completely different from the part I’m familiar with. Incredibly unique food, climate, and culture. When we went on the outreach camps with Van Allen we worked with a huge amount of patients in such a short amount of time, learning how to prescribe medications and survey needs quickly. I really enjoyed working with the patients back to back. We even did a home visit, and got to see the living conditions in which the people of the village inhabit, which is incredibly important in understanding their health. I’ve learned to approach all people with an open-mind, with no prejudgment or assumptions at all. If you work with someone with the mindset that you know nothing about them, you’ll have so much more to learn and gain from that experience.” -Our latest #SpotlightVolunteer, Arnav, who served at our project site in Kodaikanal, India. Thank you for sharing with us @arnavkumar21

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