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The International Medical Delegation: El Salvador. The University of New Mexico. What we do:. Visits to daycare centers to play with the children Speaking to kids about the importance of education and staying away from gangs
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The International Medical Delegation: El Salvador The University of New Mexico
What we do: • Visits to daycare centers to play with the children • Speaking to kids about the importance of education and staying away from gangs • Giving presentations to high school and middle school students about sexual health and HIV • Posting informational flyers about HIV/AIDS in communities • Painting murals • Speaking on the radio about our group and mission • Community Leadership Workshops • Water Purification Projects
Who we work with: Asociación para la Promocíon de los Derechos Humanos de la Niñez en El Salvador (APRODEHNI) Doctors from Central America
Medical Brigades Days dedicated to volunteer work aimed to provide healthcare to impoverished communities in El Salvador Pharmacy Community Interaction
Issues These Communities Face: • Malnutrition • Gang Activity • Limited Health Access and Resources • Teenage Pregnancy • Unstable Economy and High unemployment Rates • Water Contamination • Poor Access to Education • Recovery from Civil War
Local Initiatives: Health Education Events Local Fundraising Events Raising Awareness of Global Health Leadership Oppurtunities
How to Contact Us: • Jennifer Johnston • 505-573-3322 • jjohnst4@unm.edu • Sandy Huynh • 505-948-9510 • shuynh2@unm.edu • Thien Le • 505-280-9160 • thien.the.le@gmail.com
How You Can Help: • IMD will be hosting a 5k in November 2011 at the Bosque School: • Sponsor the race • Donate items as prizes or other goods to be used for the race • Spread the word about the event and our group • THANK YOU!!!