Organization: Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children

All Photos FIMRC is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization dedicated to improving pediatric and maternal health 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.

Focus Areas:	Children, Economic Development, Education, Health, Poverty, Microfinance
Countries Served:	Costa Rica India Nicaragua Peru El Salvador Uganda

Description of Services:
We strive to accomplish our mission through: 1. Fundraising for the construction of pediatric clinics in areas currently lacking a reliable source for healthcare. 2. Directly influence the health of children by encouraging and supporting individuals and groups who desire to travel to medically underserved areas of the world. 3. Encourage future health leaders to become involved in our purpose by recognizing their achievements. We encourage students to start a FIMRC chapter and participate in local community service activities as well as visit a FIMRC clinic so that they may experience firsthand the goal of healthier children worldwide ? the end result of FIMRC?s vision.
History:
FIMRC was founded in 2002, is incorporated in Washington, DC and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The FIMRC team includes dedicated staff and volunteers worldwide who provide the leadership and support necessary to achieve our mission of improving access to health care for children in underserved communities. FIMRC is a self-sustainable organization, with project related funding provided through our volunteer programs. Our programs engage hundreds of volunteers annually who make a contribution in exchange for the experience FIMRC provides. FIMRC Chapters also lend great support in spreading FIMRC's mission, and work to assist our project sites through supply drives and adopting important projects to benefit the communities we serve.
Accomplishments & Progress:
Since foundation in 2002, FIMRC has expanded to work internationally in eight sites over six countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, Uganda, and India. We are proud to have developed the first ever Micro Health Insurance Program at our site in Las Delicias, El Salvador. Please visit our website at www.fimrc.org and contact us at missions@fimrc.org for more information about the work we do globally!