Author: Maria Dolokhova

Education is a catalyst for gender equality and personal growth. In Nicaragua and Guatemala, girls face challenges in accessing and staying in school. Here we’re exploring the key factors encouraging girls to pursue education.

How our work impacts generations of girls and their futures, based on the story of a local girl who worked as a nurse at our clinic in Guatemala? Health & Help’s female volunteers can serve as role models for girls living near our clinics.

In the heart of Nicaragua, our clinic stands as a beacon of hope, providing more than just medical care. It has evolved into a cherished cornerstone of the community, offering accessible and compassionate support to those who call it home. And the testimonials from our valued patients vividly illustrate the profound influence we have had in the lives of the villagers.

Unfortunately, we don’t have ophthalmologists on our team, so this year we have been lucky to collaborate with Dr. Rudy Ortiz and Dr. Pamela Guzmán – ophthalmologists specializing in surgical and anterior eye segment subspecialties.

Fundraising for charities is often overlooked as a volunteering opportunity, but it’s crucial for making a real impact. Discover the power of volunteer fundraising and how it shapes our mission.

Volunteering can bring numerous benefits to your career, let’s take a look at some of the benefits which will help to kick-start or grow your career development.

Working at Health & Help goes beyond clinics and patient care. Meet Daria Chibrik, our passionate recruiter who draws inspiration from the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers ?️

Health and Help is proud to announce that Hanna Plotnitskaya, Director of our Guatemalan Clinic, received The Diana Award — the most prestigious accolade for young people in social or humanitarian work.

Did you know that Nicaraguan Sign Language is the only language spontaneously created without any influence from other languages and recorded from its establishment? Or that it was invented by children?
This story is an incredible example of human intelligence and innovation.

Join us in celebrating World Food Safety Day and raising awareness about the importance of food safety. Let us work towards creating a world where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food, and the devastating impact of foodborne illnesses is a thing of the past.