Our Blog
Updates from our team, patient stories, volunteer experiences, and more!
Solidarity in Turbulent Times
Recently, political instability in Bolivia has become an added barrier to medical care for the most vulnerable. In these moments we’re especially grateful for our partnership with Puente de Solidaridad.
Solidarity Bridge and the G4 Alliance in Manila
Solidarity Bridge presents parntership model to peers at the G4 Alliance meeting in Manila, Philippines.
Slow Down to Speed Up
Dr. Shelly Agarwal shares what she learned on her first mission trip to Bolivia.
Giving Thanks for the Spirit of Solidarity
Bolivian-led mobile surgery campaigns served more than 50 patients throughout the summer months.
Partnering in Patient Care
Veteran missioner, Dr. Jay Herrmann shares one of his favorite things about visiting Bolivia—the working relationships he develops with Bolivian doctors.
Answered Prayers
Galia had prayed to find a doctor who would perform her surgery. She didn’t have enough money for the expensive operation, but she knew that she really needed it.
Open to Encounter
Our team has spent significant time preparing for this trip, but there is always more to learn. To give us a better understanding of our patients’ lives and communities, our partners arranged visits to the homes of former patients.
Heart to Heart
A recent collaborative effort provided life-saving heart procedures for 23 pediatric patients at the beginning of September.
Then and Now: General Surgery
Through both mission trips and and an on-going year round program, we have advanced training in minimally invasive general surgery in Bolivia.
Then and Now: Neurosurgery
Providing equipment and training in advanced techniques has been the key to raising the level of neurosurgical care throughout Bolivia.
We All Depend On One Another
During this second mission trip to Paraguay, rather than treat patients, we are starting by listening. We have listened to key leaders from medical, governmental, and faith backgrounds with whom we hope to partner in the future. Developing this local network of support is essential to making our efforts viable and impactful. We cannot do this work alone.