by Kim | Jul 27, 2023 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Working as an Emergency Department nurse for over 9 years, Andrea Libhart is no stranger to multi-tasking and wearing a multitude of professional hats. She is also clinical faculty at the University of Colorado College of Nursing bringing nursing students into the... 
by Kim | Jul 5, 2023 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Language interpretation is a vital resource when serving in Guatemala, a country with 25 unique languages. Spanish may be the most common language in the big cities but there are 22 Mayan languages spread throughout rural communities. This diversity creates both a... 
by Kim | Jul 5, 2023 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Yo’o Guatemala, our service site partner in Purulhá, is a non-profit organization founded by Brenda Itzé Lemus Gordillo, a dynamic Guatemalan passionate about education and blazing paths toward a better future for her country. Yo’o Guatemala programs focus on... 
by Kim | Jul 5, 2023 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Our local team of interpreters is a vital part of fulfilling our mission in Guatemala and Maria Alejandra Soto, aka Alessa, is a terrific example of just how unique our interpreters are. Each one has such a varied background of skills and all of them match our... 
by DRMAssist | Aug 21, 2020 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Service To Others: A Family Affair Dr. Ben Mack has volunteered with Refuge International on at least a dozen trips over the past few years. A dynamic and committed surgeon, Dr. Mack makes a significant difference in the lives of people in Longview and Guatemala. It... 
by DRMAssist | Aug 21, 2020 | Our Volunteers & Partners
A Life’s Path Transformed By A Global Perspective Amanda Judd, a nurse practitioner from Colorado, did not always intend to go into the field of medicine. While living in Mexico, pursuing an education in anthropology and sociology, she visited a Mayan village to...
