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#GlobalHealthStories | From the Field: The Castillo Family’s Journey with FIMRC Costa Rica blog community stories costa rica fimrc ghvp global health global health volunteer program maternal & child health project alajuelita Oct 17, 2025

Stories of care, connection, and courage from FIMRC’s global communities.

Across FIMRC’s project sites, families, volunteers, and local health workers come together with a shared purpose — to build healthier, stronger communities. Our #GlobalHealthStories | From the Field series brings you real mom...

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A Story of Love, Resilience, and Hope: The Gutiérrez Alvarado Family and FIMRC Costa Rica blog community stories costa rica fimrc fimrc family global health global health volunteer program health equity maternal & child health project alajuelita travel volunteer volunteer experience Oct 03, 2025

At FIMRC Costa Rica, we are privileged to witness stories that remind us why global health and community support matter. One of the most touching journeys we’ve been part of is that of the Gutiérrez Alvarado family, a story rooted in resilience, unconditional love, and the power of healthcare to cha...

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Healing Through Food: Understanding Nutrition in Peru blog fimrc global health volunteer program maternal & child health medical student peru professional development public health volunteer experience Aug 11, 2025

Every August, Peru honors the essential role of nutritionist with the celebration of Día del Nutricionista Peruano. It’s more than a holiday; it’s a reminder of the vital work being done to fight against malnutrition and the importance of public health.

Malnutrition remains one of Peru’s most press...

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A Breakdown of Birth: FIMRC's Maternity Ward blog fimrc programs global health maternal & child health project bududa uganda Jun 29, 2017

You've been hearing a lot about all the babies that are born in the maternity ward of the FIMRC Clinic at Project Bududa, but let's take a step back. Why did we need a maternity ward? What has its impact been since its opening in 2016? Below you'll be able to understand why we took this step for...

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