Community Impact Stories
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Summer of Service – Abrace
by Alice Martineli Working with children is one of my passions, and being able to sit, play, and talk with them is one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had during my Summer of Service. I am very happy to help in different ways. I’m learning so much through this experience, and I’m very grateful…
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Summer of Service – Red Cross in Belarus
by Kira From day one, my internship with the Red Cross in Belarus has been so meaningful! I have found that working on financial planning has been especially interesting to me. Using my analytical skills to set fundraising goals with my team made me feel like I was making a real difference. Seeing how donations…
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Summer of Service – Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe and Hospital Pequeno Príncipe
by Julia Ramos My experience at Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe and Hospital Pequeno Príncipe in Brazil has been nothing short of transformative. This journey has helped define the kind of compassionate and informed professional I aspire to become. I had the honor of presenting a workshop and giving a lecture on my experience as an international…
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Summer of Service – Cellular Biology lab at Fiocruz
by Isabelle Condor My internship in the Cellular Biology lab at Fiocruz in Brazil has been so inspiring with hands-on work and meaningful engagement with the institute’s mission. Fiocruz is a public research institute that promotes public health and biomedical research in Brazil and Latin America, with a focus on addressing diseases that disproportionately affect…