Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians: individuals and organizations who alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations.
At Cure Blindness Project, our work is defined by the dedicated clinicians who carry sight-saving care forward in their own communities. We’re honored to share the story of Dr. Abeba Tesfay of Quiha Hospital in Ethiopia—an inspiring ophthalmologist whose journey reflects the resilience, partnership, and long-term impact that strengthen eye care systems even in the most challenging circumstances. Her reflections illuminate how training, mentorship, and sustained collaboration can empower providers to rebuild, innovate, and expand access to quality eye care for all.
From triangulating intel to judge the day’s threat-levels, through an armed checkpoint and into a community’s safe-zone, Kongnyu Emmanuel takes us along. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Nicholas Kristof’s 2025 giving guide highlights nonprofits responding to Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, preventable tropical diseases, and vision impairment in U.S. schools.
Dr. Jeffrey Young, retired trauma surgeon, traveled to Ukraine to train military doctors in emergency procedures, bringing expired medical supplies and three decades of expertise to a country innovating under wartime pressure.
MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy supports organizations doing extraordinary healthcare work worldwide. Meet ten remarkable organizations transforming lives, from mental health advocacy for youth to primary care in remote African villages, from redistributing unused medicine to serving displaced refugees.
