M2H: Stories of Transformation

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Training the Trainers: So Far, Some Good (Sabra Aquil)

Sabra Aquil is a medical professional from Somaliland who volunteered with M2H when we visited her home country. Below, you will find an email exchange between Dr. Sabra and Dr. Geelhoed.  Dear Professor Glenn, It’s wonderful to hear from you…

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Uganda 2019: “I’m a different man now.” (Devin Geelhoed)

“I’m a different man now.” I uttered these words to Dennis, a coordinator of M2H partner Humane Africa Mission (hereafter referred to as HAM). I said it as a joke while I exited the mobile surgical unit operating room. Dr.…

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Will I Be Able to Do It Again? (Philippines Reflection) – Hanna Bello

July 15, 2019 Volunteer Reflections

I was asked by long-time friend, Dr. Ava, to join the surgical mission in the Island of Marinduque, Philippines. At first, I was a bit hesitant to join, but she persuaded me to try it out. You see, right after…

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Tina’s Week of Preparations in The Philippines

July 8, 2019 Missions

In preparation for our upcoming mission to The Philippines, mission lead Tina Modillas traveled to Marinduque in mid-June. Her busy week began when she arrived to Manila on June 14th. She met with the MAP staff for a Gtech inspection…

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Training the Trainers: Yussef (Kenya)

June 27, 2019 Volunteer Reflections

“We were standing in the MSU with only one operating table in use, as Toby was dawdling over the table and Yussef, the trainee du jour, was standing with his rubbed gloved hands in the air as if nothing had…

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Training the Trainers: Tobias (Kenya)

June 24, 2019 Volunteer Reflections

“Tobias started out his employment as a security guard with the LTWP (Lake Turkana Wind Power) and then had a post in the clinics and is now some kind of freelancer. He had been hesitant to come along with us…

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