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Updates from our team, patient stories, volunteer experiences, and more!
Puente de Solidaridad In Action (At Home)
Just because our offices are closed does not mean our work has slowed down. Get a sneak peek of what it looks like for our colleagues in Bolivia to work remotely.
Celebrating Fiesta Week
While addressing new challenges here at home, we remain committed to the relationships we have formed with our brothers and sisters across the globe. Thank you for your support.
While it was still dark, Resurrection began
While it was still dark, resurrection began. On this Easter morning, in the midst of a global pandemic, we boldly proclain our Alleluia!
PPE Donations Help Those in Need, Regardless of Geography
Our postponed mission trip meant that 1,500 pounds of vital medical supplies were left marooned in our Evanston office. Amid this frustration, we realized that some of the materials sitting in our suitcases were suddenly in short supply right here at home.
The Precarity of Those in the Informal Economy
Maria Eugenia Brockmann, friend of Solidarity Bridge, shares a first-hand account of how she and her fellow Bolivians are experiencing this pandemic.
Disruption Invites a New Mindset
We are experiencing a global upheaval that brings us together in a shared experience, even as it forces us to remain geographically separated from one another. During this time of disruption, solidarity can flourish.
Bolivian Response to COVID-19
As we undergo this period of isolation due to the coronavirus, we want to remain close to our friends, partners, and patients in Bolivia. To keep you connected to the Bolivian reality, we are sharing this update, relayed by our colleague in Cochabamba.
Coronavirus Reaches Bolivia: Trip Postponed
Today more than ever, we recognize that we are one human family interconnected across geographic borders. We are renewed in the belief that we must eliminate boundaries around our healthcare and prioritize the needs of those who are most vulnerable.
Choque, Lucha, and Cariño
Sometimes there are words in Spanish that just can’t be translated. Mission chaplain, Dr. Joe Sherman, shares three that have held new meaning for him since his first mission trip.
A Heartfelt Thank You from Our Youngest Patients
Nothing symbolizes Valentine’s Day quite like a heart; so today we would like to share with you some heartwarming stories of our pediatric heart patients.
Our Home Away From Home in Bolivia
The beautiful and historic Convento San Severino in Tarata, Bolivia, has been a tranquil respite for our mission over the past several years.
A Simple Innovation to Increase Safety
How do we make sure everyone in the O.R.—which may include people speaking multiple languages working in new settings with unfamiliar equipment—is working in sync?