My Nonprofit Reviews

I have taken part in many CERT missions to Peru and one to Mexico. The CERT model is probably the best approach to rural communities with both spiritual and physical needs. CERT first addresses persons’ physical needs and then offers prayer and counseling through church leaders.

While the clinics are orderly and can get busy, they are not rushed. Each patient receives ample time and attention from medical professionals.

Daily clinics can be demanding on medical professionals, but they are themselves taken care of too. CERT leadership constantly checks on their wellbeing and comfort and does their best to accommodate them. They are never asked to work if they feel too tired or ill.

CERT doesn’t take over the show; it serves communities under the guidance and authority of local leadership. Usually, this leadership is a pastor or a community president.

The CERT leadership team is very flexible and versatile. Unforeseen circumstances never amounted to significant delays or insurmountable obstacles.