My husband, Hien, and I were born in Saigon, Vietnam, but we grew up in the United States. While searching online for volunteer opportunities, I found Surgicorps International. After reading […]
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Triumph Over Tragedy: Le’s Journey of Courage and Hope by Agnus Berenato
In 2007, Le H. Thi, then only 25 years old, lived a quiet life in Vietnam with her boyfriend and his 2½-year-old son. One ordinary day, while preparing a meal […]
Zambia reflections by Seher Basi
My name is Seher Basi, and I am an undergraduate student studying Human Biology and Global Health at UC San Diego. From September 14th to 20th of this year, I […]
Personal Reflection by Dr. Michele Sinopoli: Surgical Mission with Surgicorps International
Returning to Antigua, Guatemala, for my second surgical mission with Surgicorps International was both a privilege and a reaffirmation of why I continue to engage in global health work. From […]
The Hands That Return by Saffie Kalaba, RN, Zambia April 2025
Service meets Origin : From dreaming to doing. “Fifteen years ago, I left Zambia carrying hopes too big for the borders of my home country—dreams of making something meaningful of […]
Exploratory Mission with Surgicorps to Kumasi, Ghana by Jennifer Peffer, OT
I recently had the incredible opportunity to travel with Surgicorps International on an exploratory trip to Kumasi, Ghana, and I’m still reflecting on what a deeply meaningful experience it was. Our […]
