Americares

As the frequency and intensity of storms increase, it is becoming essential for individuals to be aware of how they can better prepare for the effects of these incidents. #Americares and Mediaplanet are proud to partner on their latest Disaster Preparedness campaign to highlight the importance of being prepared for a natural disaster, and create a resource for individuals, families and communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dSbRJS

This summer, you have the power to make a difference. By donating to #Americares Summer Match Campaign, your gift will go three times as far in helping us tackle the urgent health challenges around the world. Our Summer Match Campaign ends on August 30, and every donation will be tripled up to $509,000. Your donation will help ensure we can provide critical health services and respond to emergencies. Donate today and make a lasting impact: https://lnkd.in/eiDSsknE

Free and charitable clinics play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system, providing essential medical services to millions of low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals. Through Roadmap to Health Equity, an initiative founded by #Americares and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Clinics, care is revolutionized for millions of Americans who rely on these institutions. Cat Hulburt, Ashley M. Edwards, and Madison Bates of our US Programs Team recently shared insights about the initiative and how we are breaking down barriers to equitable care. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enzV7SWP

Climate change’s effects go beyond just extreme heat and intense flooding. It can also affect our mental health. Increased stress, anxiety, and trauma caused by extreme weather events is common within communities as they recover. Americares works to help local health professionals mitigate these effects through mental health training In February, the #Americares Puerto Rico team visited Honduras to support mental health training efforts, focusing on Psychological First Aid (PFA). Participants learned about the mental health impacts of climate change and strategies to mitigate these effects at an individual, community, and societal level. The training also emphasized self-care for PFA providers, who often support others while recovering themselves. Learn more about our mental health work here: https://lnkd.in/eZD8iiHk 

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, our staff and volunteers around the world stand in solidarity with the rest of the humanitarian aid community to spotlight the toll armed conflicts take on our colleagues, civilians and children. Attacks that kill or injure civilians, including humanitarian and health care personnel, are devastatingly common. Today, we appeal to all States, parties to armed conflict and the wider international community to end attacks on civilians and protect all aid workers. Read the open letter to the member states of the United Nations General Assembly, signed by #Americares and 412 other humanitarian organizations. #ActForHumanity https://lnkd.in/ejUx92qp

When disaster strikes, being able to respond effectively and responsibly is paramount. Our commitment to respond in this matter saves lives and reduces the impact of emergencies on vulnerable populations. But our commitment goes beyond emergency response. We work year-round in all facets of our organization to improve health outcomes, support ongoing medical programs, and strengthen health systems worldwide. Quick and effective action today ensures healthier communities tomorrow. Learn more about our values here: https://lnkd.in/d-hdbdW9

Partnering with other organizations allows us to enhance the impact and reach of health initiatives, particularly in underserved and remote areas. With the #Americares Medical Outreach Program, we donate products to partners that embark on different emergency response trips around the world ensuring that healthcare services are accessible to those who need them most. In the past year, 16 partners embarked on 17 emergency response trips In 2024 alone, Americares supported 665 teams with $54 million in aid, reaching 72 countries. We’ve strengthened 572 healthcare facilities with donated product through the program and trained 6,482 local medical staff in countries we've visited. Get involved with our Medical Outreach Program here: https://lnkd.in/eYgHrFfR

Planning for tomorrow starts with our actions today. #Americares believes in building a healthier future for all, and you can be part of this mission by planning your legacy. FreeWill has the tools to help you do just that this National Make-A-Will Month. Use their website to make a lasting impact on the causes you care about, like saving lives and improving health for people affected by poverty and disaster. It’s a simple way to protect the people you love and support the work of organizations like us that bring health and hope to those in need: https://lnkd.in/dvBdSsfX

With tropical storm Ernesto continuing to travel through the Atlantic, areas of Puerto Rico, eastern Hispaniola and parts of the Leeward Islands will continue to feel the effects of the storm throughout Wednesday. Americares Puerto Rico Country Director, Eric Jovan Pérez López, MPH, joined FOX Weather to discuss how we're helping communities respond and recover by reaching out to local partners operating 40 health centers within Puerto Rico to offer assistance. #Americares https://lnkd.in/dghbD3-R

In #Gaza, communities are facing unspeakable challenges. As time has passed, the extreme heat in the region has only made things that much more difficult to provide aid to those most in need. With many living in tents and no access to cool spaces or clean water, heat in itself has become a public health crisis. As #Americares works to provide medicines and medical supplies, we along with other aid agencies must adapt our own approach to ensure the aid being delivered is not affected by these scorching temperatures as it travels to its destination. https://lnkd.in/eikHrzq9