Developing Community Infrastructure Projects in Panama
This summer MEDLIFE conducted it’s third-ever Mobile Clinic in Panama. It was the first time that the Mobile Clinic had visited the rural interior of the country, and also…
MEDLIFE Stories
Meet the Interns: Meredith
Meredith McKay is MEDLIFE’s Media Intern in Ecuador. She has spent nearly 6 weeks in Riobamba so far and has a lot of great material from two Mobile Clinics.…
Photo Update: MEDLIFE’s First Engineering Brigade
The interns get their hands dirty! Cassidy, a visiting student from Iowa State, receives a construction lesson from a community member. The community leader…
A Malnutrition Intervention in Rural Ecuador
Our summer interns in Ecuador are making a malnutrition intervention in Andean communities. JP Gorham, Dartmouth ’11, shares insights into their accomplishments and the ongoing efforts to make a…
Elka’s MEDLIFE Journey
Elka’s MEDLIFE journey is a testament to the impact our Mobile Clinics have on individuals and communities. When faced with a medical challenge, Elka’s determination and the support she received…
Dia de Independencia!
Just because we’re in Latin America doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite holidays from the US of A — today interns and staff in Lima hosted a rooftop…
A Perspective on Pamplona Alta (Lima, Peru)
MEDLIFE has been working in Pamplona Alta since March 2010. The majority of Mobile Clinics and MEDLIFE Fund projects in Peru serve the communities of Pamplona Alta. Zenobia Gonsalves, our…
Telan Playa Classroom Project
In 2010, the inception of the MEDLIFE Fund can be traced back to a humble classroom construction project in Telan Playa, Ecuador. This initiative marked the beginning of MEDLIFE’s commitment…
Community Engagement in Buena Vista with MEDLIFE
In the heart of our commitment to community engagement, MEDLIFE orchestrates impactful development projects beyond the walls of medical clinics. Carlos Benavides, MEDLIFE’s devoted Director of MEDLIFE Fund projects…
Child Malnutrition in Ecuador: Rachel’s Journey with MEDLIFE
Child malnutrition is a pressing global issue that demands attention and action. In this blog, we delve into Rachel Eggleston’s impactful work as a member of MEDLIFE’s Student Advisory Board,…
MEDLIFE Summer Internships Abroad: Meet Minnie
Introducing Minnie Dasgupta, one of MEDLIFE’s summer interns in Lima, Peru. Minnie is a star MEDLIFE student member — she created the MEDLIFE UC Berkeley Chapter 2 years ago and…
Why Do We Do Bathroom Projects in Rural Ecuador?
In rural Ecuador’s scenic yet secluded regions, basic sanitation remains a significant challenge. Initiatives like bathroom projects in rural Ecuador are changing that, blending community efforts with external support…