My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been serving with MEDICO since its inception in 1990 and continue to have such great admiration for the organization and its dedicated volunteers and donors who make the mission possible. Whether it is one of MEDICO’s team volunteers who spends a week or more of their time, serving in less than desirable conditions, or the donor who is so kind to provide support to the mission’s efforts, each plays such an important role in the MEDICO story. I love being a part of this great story!
I had the privilege of serving as a board member and executive director with MEDICO for over 22 years before deciding to step down but stay involved on a different level. Several years later, the Board of Directors made the plan to become an all-volunteer mission organization. I was invited to come back and assist during this important transition time. There was little hesitation on my part to give a positive reply as I knew the strength of MEDICO’s mission in Central America. I wanted to help keep the mission strong as it addressed medical needs of remote communities that had little or no access to medical care.
MEDICO continues to make an impact in its work. It values its partnerships with in-country organizations. MEDICO listens and responds as it works together with community leaders and host organizations. MEDICO also shares a valuable relationship with a community’s local Ministry of Health so it can better understand where it can be of most help to an underserved population.
The strength of MEDICO is due to many factors but certainly one is its volunteer base. I continue to be profoundly touched by the compassionate service that these dedicated volunteers provide.
Even as the world is journeying through the current crisis of COVID-19, and sending mission teams had to be put on hold, MEDICO is working hard behind the scenes in helping hospitals and small remote medical clinics have necessary supplies and medicines to continue their service to their communities.
I am thankful to be a part of the vision and future of MEDICO.