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Causes: International, International Development
Mission: To establish and support missionary projects, clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities; to support missionaries and those involved in missionary outreaches; to provide medical and humanitarian relief; to establish all other means that are useful to provide missionary assistance and medical and humanitarian relief; to propagate the full gospel of jesus christ.
Programs: Provided funds for the general operation of a medical clinic in ecuador which provides year-round medical, vision and surgical care to approximately 340 patients per month; a weekly educational and religious program for 100 children; and a weekly social, educational and religious program for 20 women. The clinic serves a very poor population with limited access to other health care. We were able to provide funding for the completion of 2 homes after the earthquake, as well as needed supplies to the afflicted area.
provided monetary support to a full-time medical missionary serving in ecuador for housing, living expenses and supplies.
sponsored 6 short-term missions trips to a medical clinic in ecuador for the purposes of offering expanded medical services and maintaining and improving the grounds and facilities of the clinic. A total of 29 people participated, some of whom participated in more than one trip. The participants in the trips included medical professionals, builders, contractors, electricians, and general workers. The medical professionals had expertise in general surgery, plastic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, general medicine, nursing, and medical support services. Trips averaged 10 days in length. An average of 40 patients were seen on each medical trip. Non-medical activities included construction of 2 homes for earthquake victims, building repair, painting, landscaping and general maintenance.