In a remote Mexican village, Juana and her four children face extreme poverty and isolation. For years, Juana suffered the pain of tooth decay. The nearest dentist is a 12-hour walk through mountains and over...
Read moreBy Simonne Campos July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! This special celebration and campaign was established in 2006 by Kim Ratz, a child advocate and former school administrator who strives to bring...
Read moreMany stories about children’s fates in low-income countries focus on what cannot be, instead of what can. This deficit mindset fails to acknowledge what healthy children will be able to do for themselves and their...
Read moreDr. Robert Brems with a cataract patient in Peru on a medical mission sponsored by Advance In a complicated and fast-paced world, it is easy to fall victim to the notion that nothing can really...
Read moreShow Up! Empowering Tomorrow’s Public Health Leaders By Simonne Campos In a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering a new generation of public health professionals, Advance Community proudly launched its first ever high school program, Show...
Read moreAdvance Community is excited to announce a new partnership with the Sonoran State Government and the Department of Education, focusing on rural and indigenous communities in Sonora, Mexico. The first initiative of this partnership is...
Read moreThe Inspiring Story of the “Improvement of Educational Quality” Project In the heart of Tarija, Bolivia, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that promises to transform the lives of thousands of children. This revolution is...
Read moreMayo es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, un tiempo dedicado a crear conciencia sobre los problemas de salud mental y promover la importancia del bienestar mental. Un aspecto de la salud...
Read moreNourishing Minds: The Role of Healthy Diets in Mental Health May was Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting the importance of mental well-being. One often...
Read moreIn the heart of Mozambique, amidst the struggles of poverty and illness, lies the story of Elsa – a 14-year-old girl facing challenges far beyond her years. With her mother battling a life-threatening illness and...
Read moreEl Mes de la Salud de la Mujer es mucho más que solo el remedio tradicional de ejercicio y nutrición; se trata de tomarse el tiempo de hacer una autoevaluación de su salud. ¿Ha ido...
Read moreWomen’s Health Month is more than the traditional remedy of exercise and nutrition; it is about taking time to check in with yourself. Have you gone to that check-up you keep putting off because you’re...
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