FIMRC - Vassar Chapter

Vassar College Students for: Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children

FIMRC is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of families in the developing world through the implementation of innovative and self-sustainable health improvement programs. Through its network of outpatient clinics and partnerships, FIMRC asserts a multidimensional strategy that includes clinical services, extensive community outreach efforts and health education programs.

-Our Mission: To provide access to medical care for underprivileged and medically underserved families around the world.

-FIMRC works to accomplish their goals in the following ways...
Access, Education, and Participation

-The Journey of FIMRC
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The organization has ongoing projects in different places around the globe. These include places such as ...

Costa Rica: Project Alajuelita
Dominican Republic: Project Restauracion
Ecuador: Project Anconcito
El Salvador: Project Las Delicias
India: Project Kodaikanal
Nicaragua: Project Limon
Peru: Project Huancayo/ La Merced
Philippines: Project Cavaite
Uganda: Project Bududa

-Annual Report: 2015
What Did FIMRC accomplish in 2015?

In 2015, nine different projects were operated in eight different countries around the world, each with a specific focus intended to meet the regional needs of the people. The following information highlights some of the accomplishments of each of the projects carried out this year. In project Alajuelita, a total of 2,175 patients were seen, and 500 therapy session were carried out. In project Resauracion, 13 latrines were constructed, 387 community members became active in the Diabetes Support Group, and 632 medical consults were conducted. Project Las Delicias saw 71 patients with viral infection, 1,460 children were examined, and a total of 3,060 patients were treated with adequate healthcare. Project Kodaikanal, carried out 2,099 medical consults for young children ages 1-5, and a total of 3,339 individual participated in the FIMRC education sessions that were conducted. 45 babies were delivered as a part of Project Limon, while 277 home visits/cosultations were carried out to discuss prenatal development. A total of 2,123 people were seen at the clinic. Project Huancayo, carried out 200 dental lessons, with an additional 1500 health education session, with the help of 150 dedicated volunteers. As a part of Project Merced, 500 fluoride treatments with distributed in local schools, along with over 1000 health education classes conducted. Project Cavite supported 4 Rural Health Units, carrying out 35 staff training session to assist in medical record organization, all while 56 cardiovascular screenings were conducted. Last but not least, Project Bumwalkukani, 82% of planned home visits were completed, and over 10,000 patients were seen, including men, women, and children.

-What can we do at Vassar?

Nearly 30% of all the volunteers that assisted on these nine projects that took place in 2015 alone were involved in student-run FIMRC chapters, like the one we have strived to create at Vassar. We will be conducting meetings, fundraisers, and holding local advocacy events in the hopes of making a difference. We aim to contribute to the overall organization by raising money, inspiring members of the Vassar and local commuity to take part in our projects, and educate individuals about how they can make a difference and volunteer with FIMRC in the future.

-Chapter Statistics

There are 70 active chapters in the United States, and 304 members of different chapters around the country have traveled to project sites abroad. Over 3000 members were involved in chapters during 2015.
We intend to raise this number by getting Vassar College involved in the global efforts to improve the medical care/aid to men, women, and children around the world.

-Impact of Other University Chapters:

Western Washington University: Volunteered locally at a community center to help kids with different STEM Projects.
McGill University: Volunteered at a local shelter to prepare and serve meals for Montreal’s homeless population.
Texas Tech Health Science Center: Organized a Valentines Heart Health Day for Kids at the High Plains Children Home.
$15,162 were raised by FIMRC around the globe.
16 Chapter Advocacy Events
82 Fundraising Events