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8 people are interested
Volunteer in rural Chiapas Mexico
ORGANIZATION: Doctors for Global Health
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8 people are interested
We work with 6 of the Zapatista autonomous municipalities who have a very strong governing structure built around the Juntas de Buen Gobierno (Good Government Councils). The work consists of teaching health promoters and conducting public health work.
Physicians including senior residents have the opportunity to work in the local hospital.
Volunteers with experience in high school-level education as well as in agriculture, community health, and nutrition are needed.
There are possibilities for volunteers with interest (and better if with previous experience) in working in the communities. These volunteers need to be able to commit to at least 3 months. These volunteers help teach health promoters, participate in vaccination days and accompany th local physicians.
More opportunities with Doctors for Global Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Doctors for Global Health
Location:
PO Box 1761, Decatur, GA 30031, US
Mission Statement
To improve health and foster other human rights with those most in need by accompanying communities, while educating and inspiring others to action.
Description
Doctors for Global Health (DGH) is a private, not-for-profit organization promoting health, education, art and other human rights throughout the world. Our principles of action outline the basics of our organization's values.
DGH is comprised of hundreds of health professionals, students, educators, artists, attorneys, engineers, retirees and others.Together we build long-term relationships between people and communities around the world to find effective solutions to social justice issues.
Though many of us are health professionals, our solutions extend far beyond the medical. We volunteer our time and expertise in communities that invite us to join them. We fund and support local projects that build on the energy, creativity and passion of local leaders. We educate and advocate for domestic and foreign policies that promote justice and peace. We accompany communities in fulfilling health and other human rights.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
AltamiranoGuerrero, Chiapas Mexico
DATE POSTED
July 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Nutrition
- Healthcare
- Nursing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 months (prefer 3 for community health)
- Spanish (near fluency), flexibilty, commitment to social justice, initiative