In Peru’s remote Amazon, a partnership between Amazon Promise, Global First Responder, and Engineers Without Borders brought a community center and potable rainwater system to Bello Horizonte—plus medical care, patient advocacy, and life-saving follow-up for villages along the Marañon.
As we step into a new year of promise and purpose, we are inspired to continue delivering vital medical relief services, health education, and clean water and sanitation systems that will improve life for the people of the Peruvian Amazon.
At this year’s annual meeting, VOSH is honoring two eye doctors who have devoted their careers to helping others less fortunate.
Amazon Promise delivered comprehensive healthcare and infrastructure support to Peru’s remote Amazon communities, serving over 950 people through medical outreach while completing clean water systems in Betsaida and Puerto Prado.
Karen Coleman vividly recounts her transformative August 2024 volunteer experience with Global Dental Relief, navigating Guatemala’s vibrant streets, clinics, and communities. Her heartfelt account reveals the powerful blend of compassion, culture, and service that defines GDR’s impact.
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