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    Health Care Projects

    Overview| Challenges | Projects | Volunteers Needed | Project Needs
    Medical Assistance – There is a severe shortage of medical professionals on the Galapagos Islands. We need volunteers to provide specialist aid to medical clinics in areas such as physical, language and occupational therapy. Read More…
    Diabetes & Hypertension Program- There is a high percentage of diabetes and hypertension on the Islands. We need nutritionists, endocrinologists and nurses to offer nutrition and exercise advice to the locals and to help with monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Read More…
    Aids Seminar Rehab Center for Substance Abuse – There is a high rate of drug and alcohol abuse on the Galapagos Islands which causes many social and health problems. Together with the municipal government we are building a rehab centre. Read More…
      Domestic Violence – This is a daily issue in the Galapagos Islands with a large proportion of the population affected. In addition to working with the victims we work with the abusers also to change their behavior and have a lasting impact. Read More…
    Medical Brigade – Though this is typically reserved for groups, we organize medical brigades to offer general checkups, dental, nutrition and endocrine clinics to the local population at schools, day care centers, senior centers and community centers. Read more…