Making a Difference This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, many look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's with joy and gratitude. However, for over 123 million individuals displaced by conflict or disasters, these occasions symbolize another day spent in hardship, often in desperate need of essential medical care. Medical Teams International is stepping up to change that with a special holiday initiative.
Empowering Hope through Generosity
Medical Teams International invites you to make a substantial impact by contributing through their Gift Catalog. Each donation ensures that those living in dire circumstances receive the life-saving health services they desperately need. With every gift made in honor of a friend or loved one, a personalized e-card will fill their inbox, commemorating the kindness and impact of the gesture. Moreover, contributions made before the deadline of December 24, 2025, will be matched up to a generous amount, amplifying the effect of every dollar contributed.
Combatting Deadly Infections
In regions suffering from crises, what may seem like a mild infection can escalate to life-threatening conditions without timely treatment. Your contributions can provide essential medical supplies such as antibiotics and IV fluids. Just $58 can cover the treatment for one patient, while $116 can fund the care for two patients, and $290 can support five patients in overcoming infections.
Acting Against Malnutrition
Malnutrition poses a severe threat, especially for children in vulnerable situations. Without intervention, the outcome can be dire. Donations help provide nutrition therapy crucial for children either in outpatient settings or those requiring hospitalization. A gift of $72 enables treatment for two outpatient malnourished children, while $200 can ensure hospitalization for two severely affected children.
Guarding Maternal Health
Many expectant mothers lack access to professional healthcare during childbirth, which dramatically increases the risks for both mother and child. Your support can provide safe delivery kits that ensure skilled care is available. For example, with $170, ten mothers can receive the kits they need for a safe delivery, while $340 secures kits for twenty mothers, and $850 aids fifty mothers.
Who We Are: Medical Teams International
Established in 1979, Medical Teams International thrives on the mission of delivering critical medical care to those affected by crisis. They tend to the holistic needs of people—including refugees, displaced persons, and survivors of natural disasters —with love and compassion. Their outreach spans numerous regions, delivering vital services to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. For more information, feel free to connect via their website at medicalteams.org.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out to:
Karen Piatt
Medical Teams International
2067080355
kpiatt@medicalteams.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medical Teams International's mission?
Medical Teams International aims to provide life-saving medical care to people affected by crises, including refugees and disaster survivors.
How can I contribute to the holiday campaign?
You can support by donating through the Medical Teams International Gift Catalog, where each contribution goes directly to provide essential healthcare services.
What types of gifts can I donate?
Gifts include treatment for infections, nutritional therapy for children, and safe delivery kits for expectant mothers, among other life-saving options.
Are my donations matched?
Yes, donations made before December 24, 2025, will be matched up to a total of $60,000 by a generous donor, doubling the impact of your generosity.
How does my gift help those in need?
Your gift provides essential medical treatment, supplies, and care to individuals in crisis, significantly improving their chances for recovery and health.
