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Giving Thanks - A Message from FIMRC's CEO
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As the month of giving thanks comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to thank each of you for your involvement in FIMRC programs, past and present. The amount of support and enthusiasm that I feel, both in the United States and abroad, is contagious. I am humbled each time I hear about the excellent work that Chapters are executing across the US, whether it be through awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts or organizing volunteer trips, to name a few. I am also constantly amazed at the amount of work that is executed on-site by eager Global Health Volunteers that come from a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets. Every time a FIMRC team member joins a conference call late night or early morning to ensure they are present during the day in the communities where we work, I am thankful for their dedication to the patients who benefit from our services.
During the holiday season, I find it necessary to take a moment to step back and give thanks for all of the hard work and dedication that goes into promoting FIMRC's mission and serving communities across the globe. Your enthusiasm, dedication and support are truly inspiring and appreciated, not only during the holiday season, but each day of the year!
Happy Holidays,
Meredith Mick
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7 Days Left to Support FIMRC Through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)!
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FIMRC is one of seven new participating members of Aid for Africa, a unique partnership of nonprofit organizations serving families and communities throughout Africa. This membershi p grants us the privilege to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
The CFC annual giving campaign runs from September 1 to December 15 and provides Federal civilian, postal and military the opportunity to  donate to non-profit organizations with a focus on health and human services through a one-time donation or a payroll deduction. FIMRC's CFC # is 11019. Spread the exciting news with friends and family that are eligible to contribute!
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Project Limón Spotlighted at Catholic University of America
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On November 7, FIMRC CEO Meredith Mick and Director of Volunteer Programs and Global Operations Anna DiColli had the pleasure of discussing Project Limón with students enrolled in Catholic University of America's "Spanish for Health Care" Certificate Program.
"It was wonderful discussing with them how various environmental, economic, and infrastructural factors impact the healthcare available in Limón and Las Salinas," Anna shared. "I especially enjoyed learning about the students' previous international experiences - the certificate program has a strong base in global awareness, and definitely encourages involvement abroad."
A group of students from the certificate program will be traveling to Project Limón in March for an alternative spring break experience. FIMRC is very excited to welcome them to Nicaragua in early 2012!
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Stop Thinking and Start Doing!
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If you've ever considered volunteering internationally...now's the time! Spots are still available (even in December and January) for programs at our sites in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Nicaragua, Uganda, and India. Global Health Volunteers allow us to make even more of a difference in the communities we serve and we would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming winter break.
For further information or to book your trip contact us at missions@fimrc.org with your preferred dates of participation. Our enrollment forms only takes about 35-40 minutes maximum to complete, so you can be ready to embark on the experience of a lifetime in less than one hour!
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Global Health Volunteers at FIMRC's Clinic in El Salvador After Leading a Health Discussion
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FIMRC's Micro Health Insurance Program Receives Valuable Educational Tool Donation from Emory University
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FIMRC would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Emory University Director of Academic Technologies Alan Cattier for generously donating a Personal Response System (PRS) to Project Las Delicias' Micro Health Insurance Program (MHIP). Mr. Cattier graciously extended a helping hand and made the donation possible within a few days of being contacted. On behalf of Emory University, he was able to provide FIMRC with an entire PRS travel kit--including 35 PRS remotes and 2 USB receivers.
Current Project Las Delicias Ambassador and FIMRC Social Media Coordinator Maithri Vangala contacted Mr. Cattier in November about procuring this educational technology that has wonderful potential for the way that health education sessions are run within the MHIP. With the PRS, health education sessions (which are at the heart of many of our preventative health programs) instantly become more interactive and monitoring and evaluation of crucial information from each health education session would be infinitely easier.
Special thanks also goes to Georgia Tech Electrical Engineering Masters Student Santiago Hässig for providing the initial idea to use such a tool and for helping with the procurement of the donation, and to FIMRC's Georgia Tech Chapter Co-Presidents Joseph Kim and Carson Swanson for helping with the pick-up and logistics of transporting the donation to El Salvador itself. This really has been a team effort, as most fruitful things are. If you're interested in this idea or would simply like to know more about how the PRS will be used, please feel free to contact Maithri Vangala: maithri.vangala@fimrc.org |
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Field Operations Manager Summit
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FIMRC hosted the first annual Field Operations Manager (FOM) Summit at the Philadelphia
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Headquarters from November 17-20. FOMs traveled in from El Salvador, Nicaragua and Peru to discuss a wide range of topics including project planning and management, strategizing for the future and honing best practices, and sharing ideas and thoughts for how to ensure that FIMRC is capitalizing on the strengths that our staff possesses. Staff members were also able to discuss FIMRC's volunteer programs and how we can ensure that 2012 will be the best year yet for those looking to travel to any of our project sites across the globe. Once 2012 gets underway make sure to keep an eye out for exciting advancements in how we track program success! |
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2011-2012 Chaptership Toolkit Unveiled
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After many hours of brainstorming, collecting information, and fine tuning, FIMRC unveil the 2011-2012 Chaptership Toolkit for all active Chapters across the nation and the globe. Alison Foster, former FIMRC Ambassador, and John Bova, VP of Central Operations, worked endless hours to make sure that all Chapters have increased access to information and best practices from other universities, as well as templates and support for the upcoming year. If you are a Chapter member interested in seeing the resource, ask your Executive Board to share the information.
FIMRC sends a huge thank you to all of the Chapters who continue to support us. We hope that you find the 2011-2012 Chaptership Toolkit useful!
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Team Member Highlight: Sandra Perapadan
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FIMRC gives thanks to Sandra Perapadan, Field Operations Manger for Project Kodaikanal, for all of her hard work
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and dedication over the past two years. Sandra has been key to further developing a health tracking system for FIMRC's nutrition program in the region, constructing strong partnerships with multiple organizations, and working with Global Health Volunteers and Ambassadors to guarantee a successful program. Sandra will be missed, and we cannot thank her enough for all the time and energy she invested toward achieving FIMRC's mission! All the best to Sandra in her future endeavors! |
