Sarah's Story: Voices from the Field
Dominican Republic
Working during the height of Haiti earthquake efforts in January and February, Michelle met a young earthquake survivor named Sarah who still touches her heart today. Read Sarah's story.
07/07/10
Voices from the Field: Dr. Bia in Haiti
Haiti
Day in the life of AmeriCares Medical Director in Haiti. Dr. Bia treats patients in one of Port-au-Prince’s busiest emergency rooms. Read more.
03/16/10
Voices from the Field: Elizabeth Furst Frank in Haiti
Elizabeth Furst Frank is Senior Vice President of Global Programs for AmeriCares and oversees our comprehensive Haiti relief efforts. She is working with our emergency response team on the ground, including Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia, to assess the current health situation and coordinate AmeriCares long-term commitment to help Haiti recover and rebuild its health care system. Here are her reflections from the field.
02/25/10
Voices from the Field: Michelle in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic and Haiti share the small island of Hispaniola and have a long history of tension. However, amidst this terrible tragedy I witnessed the Dominican people open their hearts and help their neighbors in Haiti affected by the earthquake.
02/16/10
Helping HIV and AIDS Patients in Cambodia
Cambodia
AmeriCares relief worker Kat Rady was recently in the slums outside Phnom Penh where AmeriCares supports Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE's home-based care program for HIV and AIDS patients as well as a mobile clinic that treats many AIDS patients.
12/01/09
Voices from the Field: Helping Mothers in Niger
Read Mariama’s story, a young woman who suffered for over 15 years from an injury she endured while delivering a baby after her marriage as a child bride. Learn more and help other women recover.
09/21/09
Voices from the Field: A Mother’s Story
AmeriCares hopes to celebrate Mother's Day by making it easier for mothers, and their children, to get the medicines and health care they so desperately need. This is the story of Ana Deisy, the mother of one of our patients at the AmeriCares Family Clinic in El Salvador.
05/06/09
Voices from the Field: China
AmeriCares relief worker Michael Chang shares thoughts and impressions from his latest review of earthquake recovery efforts in China.
03/13/09
Malawi Field Report
Elikem Tomety Archer, AmeriCares partnership manager for Africa, worked extensively in Africa including health programs in HIV/AIDS, malnutrition and anti-blindness initiatives. Elikem shares her most recent trip and tales of hope from Malawi. The medicines AmeriCares delivers help to relieve illness, and provide hope for families, one small step at a time.
02/05/09
Reflections on the 2004 Tsunami
Indonesia
As the anniversary of the tsunami approaches, Rachel Granger recently returned to Indonesia to review the work AmeriCares has done over the last 4 years. She shares with us her experiences from the field, including her fist visit after the tsunami struck and subsequent visits to see the progress of rehabilitation programs supported by AmeriCares.
12/04/08
