Azi Chegini’s compassion led her to establish The Dogs of Otavalo, providing free veterinary care and education in Ecuador, helping over 4,500 animals since 2016 with the support of dedicated volunteers.
“The migrant crisis is a reality not only in the US but also in many central and Latin American countries with much fewer resources. We are doing our part by improving access to dignified health and reducing the burden on the overwhelmed healthcare systems in Ecuador and Colombia.”
The 2013 collapse of the Venezuelan economy and its political institutions has produced a crisis affecting all of Latin America, growing into the largest migration crisis in the Western Hemisphere. In response to the crisis, MedGlobal has established a number of programs in both Colombia and Ecuador.