Lima is Peru's capital, with 11 million inhabitants. It is located on the west coast of the country. Some of its attributes include a rich cuisine, history, and art. Â
MEDLIFE's work in Lima focuses on providing aid to "pueblos jovenes" which accounts for 1 million people living in poverty conditions. These communities were built on rocky hillsides, with a lack of access to electricity and water.
Cusco also known as the capital of the Ancient Inca Empire. While being recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Where the pre-Inca and Inca culture merge with Spanish heritage. A region where both, Spanish and Quechua, are spoken.Â
MEDLIFE's work in Cusco focuses on providing the right resources for those living isolated, geographically and linguistically. With families relying heavily on agriculture, it is crucial to provide greenhouses or corn dryers.
Riobamba a small city in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. Known as the climbing capital of Ecuador due to its mountain ranges and volcanoes.Â
MEDLIFE's work in Riobamba is lowering the gap between multiple small Indigenous villages. All facing malnutrition, lack of healthcare, and a lack of proper infrastructure.Â
Tena is one of the entrances into the Amazon rain forest. Here you will experience the jungle's biodiversity and meet Indigenous communities.
MEDLIFE's work in Tena is to improve their infrastructure and bring free healthcare. With the large industrial involvement in the Amazon forest, Tena's population has started to suffer from cancer and other skin diseases.
San Jose is Costa Rica's capital, with around 300,000 inhabitants. Known for its natural beauty and range of outdoor activities.
MEDLIFE's work in San Jose includes providing healthcare to those without access to it, specially immigrants from Nicaragua and Venezuela. Unfortunately about 20% of the country's population earns below $155 monthly, which is below the poverty line.
Tamarindo is a coastal town in Costa Rica, known for its perfect beaches and outgoing atmosphere. Just 155 miles away from San Jose, this place is the perfect adventure and relaxation.
MEDLIFE's work in Tamarindo includes addressing healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Despite being a tourist town, Tamarindo residents do not benefit from the tourism industry.Â
Antigua was formerly known as the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala. It is also known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its well preserved colonial sites.Â
MEDLIFE's work in Antigua is helping locals with access to education and healthcare. Despite being a tourist town, Antigua's residents face a high percentage of poverty.
Kilimanjaro sits in the border between Tanzania and Kenya. Known for a diverse geography, the Serengeti National Park, and a gorgeous coastline. Unfortunately over a third of their country's population lives with <$1 a day.Â
MEDLIFE's work in Kilimanjaro focuses on improving education in this region. Due to a high infant mortality rate in the country with HIV, AIDS, malaria, etc.Â