Globally, diarrheal disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five years, accounting for over half a million deaths annually. Diarrhea arises mostly from contaminated food and water sources. Worldwide 2.5 billion people lack proper sanitation, and 780 million lack access to safe drinking water. Diarrhea contributes to the incidence of malnutrition in children as ea...
Medical missionaries from Western industrialized nations frequently encounter ethically disturbing situations when providing care in the developing world. This may be due to generally-recognized ethical principles being largely influenced by Western realities, beliefs and values. Individuals in resource-limited settings may have very different views on the risks and benefits of medical care, wi...
Missionary nurses bring clinical skill and gospel witness into the same room. Here's how the role works and how to figure out if it's the right path for you.
Trafficking in persons is one of the greatest violations against humankind. Human trafficking happens locally, nationally, and internationally; with all ages, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels and genders. While any person can be lured into exploitation, children have additional vulnerabilities due to their dependence on adults and developmental issues. This presentation seeks to address human ...
Guatemala has eighteen million people and limited access to medical care across much of the country. Here are seven organizations running Guatemala mission trips that are doing something about it.
Trafficking victims are among the most invisible people in the world. Here's what human trafficking mission trips actually involve and how to get involved with organizations already doing the work.
Prayer support is just as vital as financial support. This session will explore how to thrive for a lifetime. You will need churches to send you, and a full and engaged prayer and financial support team.
Free medical mission trips and paid ones aren't as different as they sound. Here's an honest breakdown of the three compensation structures and what each one actually requires.
