Medical

Kelvin, Kilfry and team Treating Kilfry Kilfry with Diploma In Los Chiminos, Dominican Republic, two lives were forever changed by the compassionate efforts of Foundation for Peace (FFP). Kelvin faced a life-threatening situation after a horrific motorcycle accident, while his neighbor, Kilfry, confirmed his life’s calling through this tragedy. Their stories demonstrate the profound impact…

In the heart of a slum in Nairobi, Melvin Adhiambo has faced immense challenges. Diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, she has struggled with physical pain and vision loss for most of her life. Melvin excelled in school, but her lack of sight made her ineligible to continue. Her family moved from Uganda to Nairobi in hopes…

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in a heartwarming journey of transformation. The Foundation for Peace is committed to making a difference in the lives of malnourished children in the Dominican Republic, just like Nayeli. Her story is a testament to the incredible impact your support can have on those in need.…

Child waiting to be seen at a pop-up clinic, coloring health education sheet My turn to check your heart! Clinic at the association for the blind. Consultation room with providers, translator, family When the topic of “medical mission trips” arises, it’s often associated with images of dedicated healthcare professionals working in challenging environments, delivering much-needed…

May 25, 2022, had been a very long day. Kristin Hamner, DR National Director, was guiding colleagues from Dominican Public Health door-to-door through El Batey, DR to fight measles and malaria outbreaks. She facilitated the administration of vaccinations to quell a nearby outbreak of measles and helped them teach folks how to eliminate mosquito breeding…

On a mission trip to Nairobi, the Foundation for Peace (FFP) President, Dr. Ken Culver met Veronica and her son, Michael. As part of the partner church’s outreach program, volunteer caregivers helped people with HIV/AIDS and their families. Veronica and her family were one of those families. They live in Mathare Valley, a slum of…

  I met Norman on a Foundation for Peace medical mission trip to a remote village in the Dominican Republic. A typical rambunctious seven-year-old, he was so curious and adventurous, always peeking into our consultation rooms to see what was happening. The following year when I returned to Norman’s village, something had changed in him.…