top of page
All Posts


Dr. Julie Etienne Goes Beyond Care: Bridging Knowledge and Healing in Uganda
A mission in Kasana–Luwero that combined medical care, education, and training to expand access to health and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. [March, 2026; Luwero, Uganda] Dr. Julie Etienne provides instruction to continuing education students. [Image: Filmotropico, Jorge Plazas] In early March 2026, I joined the Stand Up To Poverty medical mission in Kasana, Luwero, Uganda. This marked my fourth journey with the group, but unlike previous times, our
Astrid Fidelia
Jul 132 min read


The Currency of Compassion Is a Smile
I am Angela María Cabrejo Martinez. I was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and today I want to share how God used my profession to serve others. [2023, El Salvador] Dr. Angela Cabrejo with patient. I graduated as a dentist in 2008, and from that moment I knew I wanted to extend my hands to those most in need, and what better way to do so than through my knowledge and skills. In 2023, thanks to my friend Diana Paola Torres, whom I had known since childhood, I had the opportunity to l
Astrid Fidelia
Jul 134 min read


I Came to Serve But Uganda Gave Me Something Greater
Volunteer Beniah Womble shares his first medical mission experience March 2026, Luweero, Uganda: Beniah Womble and Ugandan children show off their artwork. [Photo: Jorge Plazas, Filmotropico] There are moments in life that don’t just pass through you, they rearrange you. This was one of them. My first medical mission to Uganda was more than a trip; it was a calling realized. It was also my first time setting foot on the African continent, and from the moment I arrived, I felt
Astrid Fidelia
Jul 132 min read
bottom of page