Dear Friends of Amazon Promise,
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. Your unwavering support and generosity continue to make the difference for people and communities in need.
Before diving into our 2025 year in review, I want to share some exciting news!
In January, we’ll be teaming up with our esteemed partner organization, Global First Responder, to reconstruct a community center in the village of Bello Horizonte located on the Maranon River. Once this is finished, our partners from the Kansas City professional chapter of Engineers Without Borders will arrive to install a potable rainwater catchment system that will be connected to this new building. It’s an exciting collaboration that showcases the power of partnership and community spirit, and we couldn’t be more proud to play a role in bringing these two incredible organizations together for such a meaningful cause.
Please read our 2025 year in review below accompanied by beautiful and inspiring photos that also tell the story.
Every day we are witnessing firsthand how access to basic healthcare, clean water and sanitation empowers individuals and transforms entire communities, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency and independence.
Together, we continue not only addressing immediate needs; we’re laying the groundwork for sustainable development and improved quality of life.
Thank you for your support.
Together we make the difference!
Patty
Patty Webster
President/Founder
Amazon Promise
Amazon Promise Year in Review 2025
Throughout 2025, from our base of operations in Iquitos, Peru, our trusted and devoted medical teams traveled long distances by river, jungle path, and road to reach remote communities that requested our help. Since 1993, our commitment to providing quality medical care and enriching health education to vulnerable populations, which also includes underserved urban neighborhoods outside of Iquitos, has been our guiding star. The Amazon Promise office in Iquitos, Peru is open year-round to receive patients and provide follow-up and ongoing care to those in need.
Together, we’re not just providing care; we’re building a brighter, healthier tomorrow for all.
January 2025
Medical outreach campaign, working with our partners from Global First Responder in the communities of Libertad, Puerto Miguel, San Francisco, and Payorote, lower Ucayali and Maranon Rivers. 400 people served.
Construction of a 1500 sq. ft. community center with a concrete base and columns, wooden floor and metal roof, for the village of Payorote.
March 2025
Fundraising goal reached; formal signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Amazon Promise and the community of Betsaida for the construction of a potable rainwater catchment system.
April 2025
Delivery of construction materials.
Construction, implementation, and dedication of the new potable rainwater catchment system with chlorination and filtration systems; consisting of Three 2500L water holding tanks each on a concrete platform, with corrugated metal roof, for the community of Betsaida.
April 2025
Medical outreach clinic/health assessments in the community of Betsaida where a new potable water system was recently installed. General medical care, laboratory analysis, and clean water education for the entire community of 18 families. Each family received a new 5-gallon bucket with spigot for clean water storage. 47 patients (adults and children) attended.
May 2025
Research and planning trip with Engineers Without Borders Rice University student chapter for future construction of four bridges in and around the community of Prado. Bridges will provide easier and safer access for several villages to reach the main port town of Nauta.
Signing of MOU between Amazon Promise, Engineers Without Borders Kansas City, and the community of Bello Horizonte for the construction and implementation of a potable rainwater catchment system to be built in January 2026.
July 2025
Medical/dental outreach campaign in the communities of the lower Ucayali and Yarapa Rivers. 408 patients (adults and children) received full medical and dental care including laboratory diagnostic services, physical therapy, STI counseling/testing, and health education.
Construction, implementation and dedication of a potable rainwater catchment system in the native community of Prado working with Engineers Without Borders Springfield, Missouri. This rainwater collection system consists of chlorination and filtration systems with six 2500L tanks, each on a concrete platform approximately 7 x 7 meters, along with corrugated metal roof. Each family received a new 5-gallon bucket with spigot for clean water storage.
October 2025
Medical/dental outreach campaign in the communities located in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. 500 patients received full medical and dental care including laboratory diagnostic services, STI counseling/testing, and health education.
November 2025
Construction and implementation of septic toilet systems for 10 families in the community of Payorote. Working with our partners from Engineers Without Borders Central Houston, and with the participation of the Payorote community,10 septic toilets were installed in ten homes back in 2024 and an additional 10 toilets installed in November 2025. This is a pilot project which has been in the works since 2022; and additional 30 toilets are planned for later in 2026.
Clean sanitation is crucial for public health, preventing the spread of disease and improving quality of life, especially for women and girls.
December 2025
In cooperation with our partners Global First Responder, 22 concrete footings were installed in preparation for the planned community center and water system that will be constructed in January 2026 in the native community of Bello Horizonte, Maranon River.
Volunteer with Amazon Promise!
Join our team in 2026!
We are currently recruiting for the October 31st – November 7th medical outreach team
Amazon Promise will provide primary health care, dental care, laboratory analysis services, and health education in jungle communities and in underserved urban neighborhoods of Iquitos.
One-week trip cost is $1550 and includes a combination of jungle camping and city hotel accommodations, transportation, all medical and clinic supplies. Most meals included. Please ask us for more details.
Open to all medical professionals and student applicants (medical/dental/nursing/nurse practitioner/physician associate). Non-medical volunteers are also welcome to join our teams.
patty@amazonpromise.org
jackie@amazonpromise.org
Little things that mean a lot!
The Amazon Promise office in Iquitos, Peru is open year-round to receive patients & provide follow-up and ongoing care to those in need. 322 Malecon Tarapaca, Iquitos, Peru.
Your continued support makes it all possible! Thank you!
Please consider donating today.
Amazon Promise – Sustainable Health for Peru
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