Impact Stories
Every number is a person.
Every surgery performed represents a life changed.
Every community health worker trained is a neighbor empowered to lead.
Every child receiving care represents a family building a healthier future.
These are their stories.
Strengthening Women's Health Services in Honduras: A Focus on Training and Support
Our rural health program has traditionally catered to a significant number of women and children, who make up about two-thirds of our clinic visitors. This year, we've significantly enhanced our focus on women's health services.
Gratitude That Transcends Words
It was very early in the morning and I was ready to begin an incredible trip up the mountains with Nelson. I've visited mountains throughout my life, loving the views and how colorful everything looks from up there, but what I saw up in the villages with Nelson has been one of the best views I’ve ever seen.
An October Celebration to Remember
On the 14th of October, 115 Brigade supporters gathered in Northern Virginia to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Dr. Byer from his founding of the VHC Medical Brigade through his decades of compassionate service to the people of Honduras. All of our amazing guests together transformed the evening into something incredibly special for the Byer family.
Insights and Impact: Unveiling the Results of Our Rural Needs Assessment in Honduras
In early 2023, the VHC Medical Brigade team welcomed a valuable new member, Ivett Ramírez, as our Monitoring and Evaluation Program Officer. Ivett hit the ground running with an ambitious inaugural project – conducting our first annual rural needs assessment in the regions of Comayagua and La Paz.
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