Our shipment of supplies arrived in Paraguay as the pandemic began to surge. The delivery was presented to the hospital as small source of solidarity and support in the midst of growing health crisis.
Read MoreThe coronavirus variant from Brazil, a more aggressive mutation of the virus, is causing COVID-19 surges in many areas of North and South America. In the face of this ongoing crisis, we remain committed to the common good.
Read MoreWe remember and celebrate the life-giving legacy of Isaac Goff, entrepreneur, philanthropist and cherished mission partner.
Read MoreIn the face of the devastating toll of the pandemic, like Jesus on the cross, we may at times feel forsaken, abandoned. But we are not.
Read MoreFilling a 40-foot shipping container with medical supplies is a significant undertaking, but it is also the most efficient and effective way to addres the urgent needs of our partners and patients.
Read MoreAs we put 2020 in the rearview mirror and enter into Lent, the idea of the common good is foremost in my mind. How can I work for or contribute to the common good? And how does this relate to Solidarity Bridge?
Read MorePersonal experiences of healing draw us closer to the reality of those who suffer around the world. In the name of all those who must wait for healing care, our work to increase access to safe and timely surgery continues.
Read MoreBolivia has entered a second wave of the pandemic, with positive COVID-19 cases surpassing the highest points of 2020.
Read MoreDelivering critical medical supplies to our Bolivian partners has been a key theme within our COVID response. Thanks to a generous donation by LTA Research and Exploration, more than 50,000 face shields are being distributed to medical workers on the front lines of this public health emergency.
Read MoreFollowing the model of our surgical programs, we are expanding support to hundreds more patients in Bolivia.
Read MoreThis is the story of the pandemic as seen from our colleagues at the Cancer Institute of Eastern Bolivia. It is only an example of one hospital, in one city, and yet we hope it invites you into the reality of our partners who are providing care for patients with complex illnesses during this difficult time.
Read MoreOperating in this pandemic poses greater risks to patients, and to their medical teams in the operating room. And yet, care must continue. As surgeries resume in our programs, safety is our top priority.
Read MoreOur mission trips focus on mutual exchange. We have much to learn from each other. In this blog, we reflect on one of many things our mission team learned during our 100th mission trip last year.
Read MoreDespite the postponement of surgeries, our program remained active during these long months. Social workers maintained contact with patients and in July, our pacemaker control clinics re-opened to provide regular monitoring.
Read MoreSocial workers share how the coronavirus quarantine has impacted their work, the challenges our patients are living through, and their commitment to accompany those who suffer.
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