Meet Melissa Jacoby: Haiti Volunteer

...Catholic health partner. If you were asked to sum yourself up in two words, which two would you choose? Compassionate and strong Why CMMB? I’ve always loved being able to...

Sharing Expertise, Saving Lives

...discussed questions like: What is working and what can be improved? How can the program grow and be more efficient? What is the impact on the local market and economy?...

Meet Angela Garcia Puelles: NYC Intern

...to work in an organization where there is a commitment to marginalized and poor communities. What are you most proud of? I am proud of the way I always strive...

Meet Olivia Jones: Our New York City Intern

...medicine, possibly as a physician assistant – but time will tell. She recently completed her internship at our NYC office where she supported our global volunteer program team. She will...

Mercy Health Mission Trip 2019

...2003 when a commitment was made to strengthen Haiti’s struggling health system, specifically in Côtes-de-Fer. That commitment culminated in the construction of BJSH and our ongoing dedication to ensure that...

Alexandra Wheaton: Where Is She Now?

...overcoming challenges, and celebrating accomplishments. This time, we are catching up with Alexandra Wheaton. She was a 2018 summer intern at our NYC office. The questions and answers below are...

Springing Into Action: Luz’s Story

...way to the market to buy food for lunch. I was with nurse Maritza and community health worker Magda, completing one of our community outreach sessions. We had spent the...

Volunteer Orientation: Preparing to Serve

...things, said their goodbyes and headed off into the world to share their skills and compassion and help those communities CMMB serves. We wish Teye Adusu, Ruth Kahira, Andree Louvierre,...

First Impressions: Serving in Mutomo, Kenya

...was missing the opportunity to be close to the community, to the people I serve, to have my feet on the ground.” Unable to shake that feeling, Jose applied to...