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A 40-foot shipping container departed Illinois, this month. Its carrying 15,856 pounds of medical donations to be delivered to our warehouse in Cochabamba, Bolivia, for use in our surgical programs, distribution to our partner hospitals, and direct material support for patients.
Read MoreIn the fight against the coronavirus, Bolivia has now adopted a three tier system for quarantine, designating each locality as Low, Medium, or High Risk and applying restrictions accordingly. The crisis remains very serious and yet, our work must continue.
Read MoreAlthough our mission trips are short term the relationships we create with each other and with our Bolivian counterparts are anything but! To nurture these relationships during this time of social distancing, our recent MSMT missioners gathered on Zoom to connect.
Read MoreSince the beginning of the orders in the U.S. to “shelter in place” Solidarity Bridge has remained connected to our solidarity community in Paraguay. Today we share a letter from one of our partners.
Read MoreJust because our offices are closed does not mean our work has slowed down. Get a sneak peek of what it looks like for our colleagues in Bolivia to work remotely.
Read MoreWhile addressing new challenges here at home, we remain committed to the relationships we have formed with our brothers and sisters across the globe. Thank you for your support.
Read MoreWhile it was still dark, resurrection began. On this Easter morning, in the midst of a global pandemic, we boldly proclain our Alleluia!
Read MoreOur postponed mission trip meant that 1,500 pounds of vital medical supplies were left marooned in our Evanston office. Amid this frustration, we realized that some of the materials sitting in our suitcases were suddenly in short supply right here at home.
Read MoreMaria Eugenia Brockmann, friend of Solidarity Bridge, shares a first-hand account of how she and her fellow Bolivians are experiencing this pandemic.
Read MoreWe are experiencing a global upheaval that brings us together in a shared experience, even as it forces us to remain geographically separated from one another. During this time of disruption, solidarity can flourish.
Read MoreAs we undergo this period of isolation due to the coronavirus, we want to remain close to our friends, partners, and patients in Bolivia. To keep you connected to the Bolivian reality, we are sharing this update, relayed by our colleague in Cochabamba.
Read MoreToday more than ever, we recognize that we are one human family interconnected across geographic borders. We are renewed in the belief that we must eliminate boundaries around our healthcare and prioritize the needs of those who are most vulnerable.
Read MoreSometimes there are words in Spanish that just can’t be translated. Mission chaplain, Dr. Joe Sherman, shares three that have held new meaning for him since his first mission trip.
Read MoreNothing symbolizes Valentine’s Day quite like a heart; so today we would like to share with you some heartwarming stories of our pediatric heart patients.
Read MoreThe beautiful and historic Convento San Severino in Tarata, Bolivia, has been a tranquil respite for our mission over the past several years.
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