Podcasts about medical teams international

Medical Teams International is based in Tigard but its workers and volunteers bring life-saving, humanitarian aid around the world. The nonprofit’s president and CEO Eric Ha says the refugees they serve in East Africa fled violence, war or natural disasters. Many of them came years ago from Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tanzania and other countries. The camps over time have become settlements, and in some cases the MTI programs are people’s only access to any kind of medical care - from treating common diseases like cholera and malaria to providing vaccinations to child health to maternity care. Ha joins us to tell us how MTI is handling the Trump-Musk freeze of federal funds from the state department and USAID.

Past interviews with Sandy Snavely: Conference Speaker and Writer, Sarah McAbee: Cofounder and Executive Director of Stand in the Gap: Providing Support for January 6th Defendants and their families, and Ron Post: Founder of Medical Teams International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of New Frontiers host Paul Johnson sits down with Tricia Caldwell from Medical Teams International to discuss their incredible humanitarian work across the globe. From the war-torn regions of Ukraine and Sudan to disaster-stricken areas worldwide, Medical Teams International is dedicated to providing life-saving healthcare, psychological support, and hope to those in crisis.

Want to level up your nonprofit's donor engagement game and create impactful fundraising strategies? I've got just the solution to help you achieve that result. Let's dive into some game-changing insights to enhance your donor relationships and take your fundraising to the next level.My special guest is Dane BarnettDane Barnett, the engagement manager at Medical Teams International, is a dynamic professional with a passion for nurturing donor relationships. With a background in nonprofit donor engagement and a keen interest in adapting marketing strategies to engage younger donors effectively, Dane's insights promise to offer invaluable perspectives for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. His experience in overseeing donor events, relations, and diverse partnership opportunities, coupled with Medical Teams International's impactful work, sets the stage for an engaging discussion on adapting nonprofit marketing to resonate with younger donors.Key MomentsMastering Nonprofit Donor Engagement: Unlocking the Secrets to Building Lasting Relationships.The Essential Role of Engagement Managers: Maximizing Impact and Connection in Nonprofits.Navigating the New Normal: Understanding the Impact of Remote Work on Nonprofit Operations.Faith-Based Ministry Fundraising Trends: Staying Ahead of the Game in a Changing Landscape.Engaging Younger Donors: Unveiling the Keys to Adapting Nonprofit Marketing for Success.Quotes From This EpisodeOur donors, our employees come from really diverse backgrounds and come from, because as long as we understand the work of Jesus and what he was trying to do, you're welcome on our team, and you're welcome in our donor base. - Dane BarnettOur role as fundraisers is to hopefully not have a job by the time we die. That's not going to happen. Of course not. Right. But that should be the goal of that. By the time we're done with this thing, there's no need for us anymore. - Dane BarnettDisruption in any industry is good, and that's even true in ours. In all fairness, one charity, water exists. Right. Coming into existence changed the way nonprofits think about how you treat monthly recurring, giving more than 10,000 hours of paid consulting to everyone. - Dane BarnettRecommended ResourcesPower of Moments by Chip Heath - This book is recommended for anyone in the donor relations and events space. It focuses on creating memorable experiences without requiring a lot of money. It's a great resource for those looking to enhance donor engagement and event planning.Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guadara - This book emphasizes the remarkable power of giving people more than they expect. It provides practical insights on going above and beyond in engaging donors and creating meaningful experiences without necessarily spending more money. It's a valuable resource for those looking to enhance donor engagement and hospitality strategies.

Join Sandra Beck and Linda Franklin of Powered Up Talk Radio for an engaging conversation with Ron Post, a man whose ordinary life as a businessman took a dramatic turn after witnessing the horrors of the Cambodian refugee crisis during the "Killing Fields" of 1979. Inspired by a divine call, Ron embarked on a forty-year mission through Medical Teams International to address severe need in the world's most forsaken regions. In this episode of "Unchained," Ron shares his raw and real experiences with massive human displacement, starvation, illness, and the profound atrocities of wars and natural disasters. The podcast also delves into Ron's personal battle with childhood abuse and his transformative journey towards healing, forgiveness, and ultimately, finding his life's purpose in service to others. Through his dedication, Ron has been globally recognized, receiving numerous accolades including two honorary doctorates, the 1000 Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush, and the National Jefferson Award. His life is a testament to the power of saying "Yes" to a higher calling, leading him to profound fulfillment and joy in helping those in dire need. Special Listener Offer: As a token of our appreciation for our listeners, in collaboration with OneSkin, we're excited to offer an exclusive opportunity to embark on your journey towards improved skin health. By using the special promo code "PoweredUp," you can enjoy a generous 15% discount on your initial purchase at oneskin.com. This offer is a fantastic way to get acquainted with the latest in skincare technology, allowing you to experience firsthand the benefits of incorporating OneSkin's products into your daily regimen. We encourage our listeners to take advantage of this unique offer and start your journey to healthier, more vibrant skin today.une in to Powered Up Talk Radio on popular platforms including Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, I Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.

Join Sandra Beck and Linda Franklin of Powered Up Talk Radio for an engaging conversation with Ron Post, a man whose ordinary life as a businessman took a dramatic turn after witnessing the horrors of the Cambodian refugee crisis during the "Killing Fields" of 1979. Inspired by a divine call, Ron embarked on a forty-year mission through Medical Teams International to address severe need in the world's most forsaken regions. In this episode of "Unchained," Ron shares his raw and real experiences with massive human displacement, starvation, illness, and the profound atrocities of wars and natural disasters. The podcast also delves into Ron's personal battle with childhood abuse and his transformative journey towards healing, forgiveness, and ultimately, finding his life's purpose in service to others. Through his dedication, Ron has been globally recognized, receiving numerous accolades including two honorary doctorates, the 1000 Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush, and the National Jefferson Award. His life is a testament to the power of saying "Yes" to a higher calling, leading him to profound fulfillment and joy in helping those in dire need. Special Listener Offer: As a token of our appreciation for our listeners, in collaboration with OneSkin, we're excited to offer an exclusive opportunity to embark on your journey towards improved skin health. By using the special promo code "PoweredUp," you can enjoy a generous 15% discount on your initial purchase at oneskin.com. This offer is a fantastic way to get acquainted with the latest in skincare technology, allowing you to experience firsthand the benefits of incorporating OneSkin's products into your daily regimen. We encourage our listeners to take advantage of this unique offer and start your journey to healthier, more vibrant skin today.une in to Powered Up Talk Radio on popular platforms including Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, I Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.

In Sudan, more than 10 months of fighting between two military factions has brought health care to a near-collapse. However, the group - Medical Teams International - is still operating in two states: White Nile and Al Qadarif. Birhanu Waka, Medical Teams International Country Director, tells VOA's Carol Van Dam, his organization has dozens of clinics that are functioning in the two states, but barely.

The Best of the Georgene Rice Show. Interviews with Dr. Andrew Farley, lead Pastor of The Grace Church in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Pathway to Victory. Matt Staver, Founder and Chairman of the Liberty Counsel. Alex McFarland, co-host of the Truth and Liberty TV broadcast. Ron Post, Founder of NW Medical Teams, now known as Medical Teams International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded on 1 February 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Doug Fountain & Carolyn O'Brien Informing Advocacy: Filling Gaps in Data About the Christian Health Landscape Christian health assets are sometimes overlooked or excluded from programs that strengthen health systems, train health workers, conduct research, and fund services. This is in part because governments, donors, and partners lack quality data about the scope, scale and location of such assets. The Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium (CHAMC) is a voluntary association of several of the world's largest Christian networks that aims to improve data on Christian health assets, including hospitals, clinics, community programs, health worker training programs, supply agencies, and the networks and volunteer agencies that support them. Doug Fountain serves as CCIH Executive Director. Doug brings over 30 years of experience in health services planning, research, and evaluation and over 20 years in the faith-based and international development sectors. He consults on development strategy and policy with bilateral and multilateral partners and global faith actors. He served in Executive Leadership at Medical Teams International, a relief-focused NGO, and with Uganda Christian University, where he lived for over eight years. He helped start the Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium, the Christian Journal for Global Health, and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Uganda Christian University. Doug holds an MPA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Oregon. Carolyn O'Brien is the Program Advisor for CCIH, helping design and monitor programs. Carolyn manages the Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium, CCIH's 30×30 Health Systems Initiative, and CCIH's new consortium on climate resilience. She coordinates USAID-funded projects in reproductive health, vaccine confidence, and drug supply chains. Carolyn served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Albania and has experience studying household air pollution and road safety. Carolyn has an MSPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Bachelor's from Calvin University. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more from Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) visit https://www.ccih.org

In this episode, Martha Newsome and host, Jordan Johnstone, talk about how Medical Teams International is working to bring awareness to more issues happening around the world. Martha also shares who the most influential leaders have been in her life and what makes her most proud as CEO.

Join host Jordan Johnstone and guest Martha Newsome, CEO and president of Medical Teams International, as they discuss exponential and influential leadership. As you listen to their conversation, you will hear the joy and genuine heart that Martha has, not just for the communities that Medical Teams assists, but also for the people on her staff that partner with her to have an impact on the hurting parts of the world. Martha is an authentic example of influential and exponential leadership and we are so grateful we all get to learn from her this month.

Ron Post is a true man of God. Tune in as he and Dean talk about the important things in life from forgiveness, to surrendering to God, to daily spiritual practices, and more. Learn more about Ron's amazing work as the founder of Medical Teams International and his memoir "Unchained" which details his journey from abuse victim to being a healer of broken lives. You won't want to miss out on this inspiring interview! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodlifeconversations/support

Today, I want to introduce you to one of my favorite clients, Martha Newsome!  Martha is the President and CEO of Medical Teams International.  We chat about her journey as she leads MTI into its cultural diversity vision. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Ron Post joins The Call, he's the founder of  Medical Teams International, and his book Unchained takes you on a journey from abuse to healing to saving lives. In 1979 Ron and his wife Jean were watching the devastation of the mass population of Cambodian refugees and felt a call from God saying to recruit a medical team and lead them to the refugee camp to aid the people there in two weeks. Ron and his wife took the call. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/nmBMHxOUUgA Wordpress https://thecallwithnancysabato.com/2023/03/29/saving-lives-the-ron-post-story/ #ronpost #medical #medicalteamsinternational #jesus #thecallwithnancysabato #thecall  #missionarywork   @TheCallwithNancySabato   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-sabato/message

From Abuse to Healing to Saving Lives - DR. RON POST, Founder of Medical Teams International - Shares the story you haven't heard and the Miracles that would follow when GOD said "Go" and He said "Yes" - making History, changing lives and the power of forgiveness KEY to it All! A Must Read!!

From Abuse to Healing to Saving Lives - DR. RON POST, Founder of Medical Teams International - Shares the story you haven't heard and the Miracles that would follow when GOD said "Go" and He said "Yes" - making History, changing lives and the power of forgiveness KEY to it All! A Must Read!!

SummaryWhat are the strengths of faith-based organizations that secular NGOs may have reason to covet?On the other hand, what weaknesses or potential blind spots  may faith-based organizations face?And is there anything specific, or ‘typical' about being a woman top leader in a faith-based NGO?In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Martha Holley Newsome, President & CEO of Medical Teams International, and we talk among others about women and positional power in faith-based NGOs, and why, based on anecdotal data, they seem to be underrepresented as compared to secular organizations. Martha's Bio:President and CEO, Medical Teams International19 years at World Vision International (Vice President, Sr. Director and head of the Africa Region's HIV/AIDs division, National Director, and more)Degree in Public Health from John Hopkins University We discuss: Medical Teams International is a small to mid-size Christian health and humanitarian aid NGOs, working in the US as well as in 7 countries. In the US, it offers a large dental aid program as well as wrap-around medical and social service care programs for underserved populations such as the elderly, houseless people, and veterans. Outside the US, Medical Teams focuses on long-term refugee and displaced people's medical care needs, primary care improvements, and health sector reforms Medical Teams aims to be a "big tent" for its staff and volunteers (as well as the target populations it serves) – and not to be exclusionary based on people's faith traditionsMartha's own professional journey which ended in senior leadership at World Vision and top leadership at Medical Teams International was heavily influenced by her father's medical career and his tragic loss of life when Martha was  12 years oldWhat Martha learned about change management when she was unprepared to lead a large change process at World Vision: the costs of not focusing on building a strong, broad-based change coalition and on the creation of a strong, widely shared sense of urgency for change. As a result, the intended change process petered outFaith-based NGOs tend to be somewhat behind when it comes to the full inclusion of women in top leadership. Possibly, this is due to unconscious bias, linked to how the religious institutions that these NGOs originate in preach about the role of women during their religious gatherings and services. Quotes“Faith-based NGOs can suffer from isolation when they think their vision suffices. This can come with naivete, and insufficient appreciation for professional standards that sector organizations need to uphold”“Faith-based NGOs come with tremendous assets, through the motivation instilled in staff and volunteers – our vision is our calling”“Younger and smaller faith-based organizations can have a tendency to come barreling into a country setting...instead of being part of a coordinated approach, with other NGOs” Resources:Martha's TwitterMartha's FacebookAmerican Stories Podcast which profiles Martha in detailMedical Teams' Storytelling guide background is HERE (created by a

Mike Goodwin joined the OSU Foundation in 2004. With Oregon State President Ed Ray, he launched the university's first capital campaign in 2007 with a goal to raise $625 million. The Campaign for OSU concluded in 2014 after raising $1.14 billion from 106,000 donors.“Mike Goodwin is a remarkable champion for Oregon State University,” President Ray said, reflecting on Mike's leadership. “The university has benefitted beyond measure from his vision, leadership and far-reaching contributions while leading the OSU Foundation. His many contributions will continue to have an impact on current and future generations of students, faculty, staff and Oregonians.”Goodwin came to Oregon State after a successful career at Georgetown University, where he built a fundraising program and led a billion-dollar campaign. He also served in leadership in fundraising at Washington State University. During Goodwin's tenure at Oregon State, the foundation has almost doubled in size and recently integrated with the OSU Alumni Association. Fundraising totals have grown from $30 million to more than $100 million annually, and foundation assets have increased from $430 million to $850 million.An active member of the Oregon community, Goodwin serves on the boards of the Portland Business Alliance; Medical Teams International, which he chairs; and The Beaver Caucus, the OSU Foundation's new legislative advocacy effort. A respected leader in his profession, he has also served as board chair of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.In Mike's words, “I'm deeply grateful to all the incredible people I have worked with here at Oregon State and for all the success we have had together."

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its third month with no end in sight, taking a heavy toll on the population. Many are asking how they can help. We'll answer that question today on MoneyWise. The U.N. estimates that more than two million Ukrainians are now refugees as they flee the violence in their country. Mostly women, children and elderly men, they have a critical need for basic commodities. The National Christian Foundation hasprepared a listof U.S based organizations mobilizing to provide that aid. These charities have already been approved to receive grants through NCF's Giving Funds. We'll talk about a handful of them here in no particular order. CHARITIES HELPING UKRAINIANS Aerial Recovery Group: This organization with former U.S. Military Special Operators now use their unique skills to assist people after natural and man-made disasters. They perform high-risk extractions of orphans and the most vulnerable who are in imminent danger from the Russian invasion and subsequent fighting. They've also set up a food and supply distribution network. That's the Aerial Recovery Group. AmeriCares: They provide support for refugees and migrants and they have an an emergency response team in Poland to support health services for families affected by the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Their experts are coordinating large-scale shipments of medicine and relief supplies and mobilizing emergency medical teams to help in hospitals inside Ukraine. That's AmeriCares. International Rescue Committee: For nearly a century, this group has provided disaster relief around the world. That includesemergency aid, health and sanitation, and psychosocial support to refugees and migrants. On the ground in Poland, they're providing emergency support for families fleeing Ukraine, including economic assistance, survival supplies, and protection services. That's the International Rescue Committee. Medical Teams International: MTI provides life-saving medical care to people in crisis due to war or natural disasters. They provide care in frontline clinics, refugee camps, and remote villages. MTI says donations will allow them to coordinate with multiple partners to ship crucial medical supplies to Ukraine. That's Medical Teams International. Mission to Ukraine: They've been working in that country for 25 years serving women facing crisis pregnancies and children with disabilities each year and sharing the gospel. With the Russian invasion they're now providing food, medicine, diapers, heating oil, and emergency refugee resettlement and housing. That's Mission to Ukraine. Samaritan's Purse: Samaritan's Purse has a major presence in Ukraine. They've set up an emergency field hospital there with an operating room, intensive care unit and pharmacy. They've staffed the mobile facility with doctors and nurses who see 100 patients a day. They've also supplied 100 tons of relief materials, including medical supplies, hygiene kits, winter coats, blankets, and other items to help those fleeing the escalating conflict. That's Samaritan's Purse. Project C.U.R.E: The world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment, and services to doctors and nurses. In one week alone they shipped to Ukraine 10 tons of medical aid, including trauma supplies, airway kits, sutures, gloves, surgical gowns, and surgical supplies. That's Project C.U.R.E. World Relief: They work with churches to provide food, shelter, and supplies to those in the most vulnerable situations. They're helping to resettle Ukrainian refugees and providing assistance to those already in the U.S. who are desperately trying to reunite with their families. Many of these organizations are faith-based, providing not only basic human services, but also spreading the Gospel. Some are more keenly focused on sharing God's Word, such as theAmerican Bible Society. They've had a strong presence in Ukraine since the end of World War II. For the last decade, they've focused on expanding Bible-based trauma healing work in Ukraine. They're now working close to the frontlines helping families who've lost loved ones and are searching for truth and comfort during the ongoing conflict. There are many more worthy organizations providing desperately needed help in Ukraine. We just couldn't name them all. Again, you'll find a more complete listhere. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ●Does it make sense to sell a newly-built home? ●What is the best way to start investing on behalf of young pastors in training? ●What can a person do as a government employee to invest for the future? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Ready to hear from Salesforce's first developer? Tune in to our interview with Lou Fox, a technologist and innovator who has seen the evolution of Salesforce from its earliest days into a global powerhouse.During our conversation, Lou shares his origin story and unconventional path into the world of Salesforce and cloud technology. He reveals a game-changing moment in Salesforce development as well as how his approach (and priorities) in management and innovation have evolved to focus on people, storytelling, and communication first.Lou's Customer Obsessed Picks:Bleeding Pinstripes: A Season with the Bleacher Creatures at Yankee StadiumThe Best American Short StoriesAs we mentioned during the episode, here are resources and ways to help Ukrainians affected by the war with Russia. (Source: Global Citizen)1. People in Need is providing humanitarian aid to over 200,000 people on the ground. For those most in need, they provide food packages, emergency shelter, safe access to drinking water, hygiene items, and coal for heating. Donate here.2. The Ukrainian Red Cross does loads of humanitarian work, from aiding refugees to training doctors. Donate here.3. The International Medical Corps is on the front lines and prepared to help citizens with emergency health care services, as well as mental health and psychosocial support. The agency is also keeping the pandemic top of mind throughout the crisis by prioritizing COVID-19 awareness and prevention services, to help keep displaced citizens safe from the pandemic. Donate here.4. CARE is responding to the crisis by providing Ukrainians in need with food, hygiene kits, psychosocial support services, access to water, and access to cash. Donate here. 5. Nova Ukraine is a nonprofit that delivers aid packages to Ukraine with everything from baby food and hygiene products, to clothes and household supplies. Donate here.6. UNICEF is repairing schools damaged by the bombings and providing an emergency response to children affected by the conflict. Donate here.7. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has stepped up its operations and is working with governments in neighboring countries "calling on them to keep borders open to those seeking safety and protection.” You can help support the UNHCR's work supporting refugees by donating here and take action here to send a tweet urging governments and businesses to support the United Nations' urgent appeal for $1.7 billion to deliver life-saving humanitarian support.8. OutRight Action International is helping to support LGBTQ+ groups and organizations on the ground, setting up shelters, and providing safety for citizens. All donations made to OutRight will go directly to the cause. You can donate here. 9. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is deploying emergency operations in Ukraine and surrounding countries to provide food assistance to those fleeing the conflict. Donate here.10. Save the Children is working with partners to respond to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families. It's ready to provide life-saving assistance, such as food, water, cash transfers, and safe places for children as people flee amid freezing temperatures and brutal conditions, and to scale up options to ensure children impacted by the crisis have the support they need. Find out more and donate here. 11. SOS Children's Villages has worked in Ukraine since 2003 and is coordinating an emergency response to support families who are living in the conflict areas and those who have been internally displaced. Find out more and donate here. 12. Mercy Corps is mobilizing a team to the region to assess where help is most needed and is anticipating providing emergency cash assistance, as well as supporting local organizations that know their community needs best. Between 2015 and 2017, Mercy Corps provided humanitarian assistance in eastern Ukraine, reaching more than 200,000 people with emergency cash, food, water, and sanitation supplies, small business development grants, restoring war-damaged homes, and more. Find out more and donate here.13. Medical Teams International is fundraising to send medical supplies to the region, with all proceeds going towards sending medicines and/or medical supplies. Learn more and donate here. 14. The World Health Organization Foundation is raising funds for WHO's Health Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. An estimated $57.5 million must be raised to deliver urgent physical and mental health care to the 18 million people in Ukraine needing urgent humanitarian assistance, and more than 4 million refugees who'll need protection and assistance in the coming months. You can donate here, and share the WHO Foundation's call for donations on your own social media, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. 15. Alight is a humanitarian nonprofit that has sent teams of emergency response workers to Poland to assist with the burgeoning refugee population by helping to meet all of their material and psychosocial needs. You can donate here. 16. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is on the front lines of the world's conflicts, natural disasters, and other crises, helping people recover from extreme hardship and put their lives back together. The IRC currently has a team dispatched to Poland that's helping to provide food, medical care, and emergency support services to families who fled Ukraine amid the violence. You can donate here.17. Team Rubicon mobilizes their highly skilled volunteers to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. As a World Health Organization Emergency Medical Team mobile unit, Team Rubicon has sent a small team to Poland, including physicians with expertise in pediatrics and maternal and reproductive health care. Donate here to help Team Rubicon rapidly respond to meet humanitarian needs. 18. Direct Relief is working directly with Ukraine's Ministry of Health and other on-the-ground partners to provide urgently needed medical aid, including emergency response packs intended for first responders, oxygen concentrators, critical care medicines, and much more. Donate here. 19. GlobalGiving has its Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, with all donations to the fund going to support humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions. GlobalGiving's network of over 30 grassroots NGOs are bringing relief to terrified and displaced communities, and they need resources to continue their life-saving work. Donate here. 

It may seem like a world away. But experts say the crisis unfolding all along Ukraine's border will eventually find its way to Texas. And in this special release of Y'all-itics, we take you to Moldova, a small country to the southwest of Ukraine, that's also Europe's poorest. If the same number of Ukrainian refugees that have flooded Moldova, percentage-wise, suddenly crossed into Texas, it would be the equivalent of around three million people, with just under a million or so deciding to stay. In Moldova, we're joined by Sara Phillips with Medical Teams International, who's been on the ground for nearly two weeks assessing how her organization, which provides basic medical care, should respond to the growing crisis that has no end in sight.  And Sara says it's not just war and bombs they're worried about now. It's also illness, from COVID to colds. There was even a recent polio outbreak in Ukraine and since the war completely halted the vaccination campaign underway to end it, there are fears that disease is coming across the border too. And Sara also tells us why many of these refugees could ultimately end up in Dallas, Texas.GuestSara Phillips, Medical Teams Internationalhttps://www.medicalteams.org/country/ukraine/

It may seem like a world away. But experts say the crisis unfolding all along Ukraine's border will eventually find its way to Texas. And in this special release of Y'all-itics, we take you to Moldova, a small country to the southwest of Ukraine, that's also Europe's poorest. If the same number of Ukrainian refugees that have flooded Moldova, percentage-wise, suddenly crossed into Texas, it would be the equivalent of around three million people, with just under a million or so deciding to stay. In Moldova, we're joined by Sara Phillips with Medical Teams International, who's been on the ground for nearly two weeks assessing how her organization, which provides basic medical care, should respond to the growing crisis that has no end in sight.  And Sara says it's not just war and bombs they're worried about now. It's also illness, from COVID to colds. There was even a recent polio outbreak in Ukraine and since the war completely halted the vaccination campaign underway to end it, there are fears that disease is coming across the border too. And Sara also tells us why many of these refugees could ultimately end up in Dallas, Texas. Guest Sara Phillips, Medical Teams International https://www.medicalteams.org/country/ukraine/

In just 13 days, two million Ukrainians have so far been absorbed into other nations in the European Union—not in camps, but in homes, welcomed with open arms by 27 nations. How much more can Europe absorb? Roger Sandberg, VP of Field Operations for Medical Teams International, was asked by the government of Poland to operate a clinic on the border of Ukraine. He just arrived in the region, and joins us to update on the humanitarian response to the crisis. RESOURCES: Roger's organization: Medical Teams International CT: Moldova Welcomes 100K Ukraine Refugees, With Evangelicals Opening Doors "On Being a Good Neighbor", sermon draft by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode produced by Laura Finch Theme Song “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @kentannan | @drjamieaten | @laura_e_finch | @medicalteams (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll have evangelicals, sometimes we won't. We thinking learning how to do good better involves listening to lots of perspectives, with different insights and understanding with us. Sometimes it will make us uncomfortable, sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction. Especially in our blind spots.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gigi Rosenberg is a renowned public speaking coach. She works with leaders and corporate organizations to help them present online, lead panels, give speeches, and nail elevator pitches, both online and in person. Gigi has a background in corporate communications, theater, and fundraising. Her past clients include Microsoft, Mercy Corps, Portland State University, Medical Teams International, and many more. In this episode: Are you looking to become a better public speaker? Do you need some tips on how to prepare and deliver a good presentation? The art of public speaking does not come easily for everyone. Stage fright and nervousness are some of the main challenges professionals face when they have to present in front of others, whether in person or online. To help people tackle these obstacles and become better speakers, Gigi Rosenberg offers advice on how to prepare for the big day.  In this episode of the Systems Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit interviews Gigi Rosenberg, a public speaking coach, about her top tips and strategies for effective public speaking. Gigi explains why you should focus on being a good host, how to handle stage fright and nervousness, and the main differences between online and in-person presentations. Stay tuned.

Cindy Breilh is the Executive Director of US programs for Medical Teams International. She has a passion for caring for the poor and has a deep understanding of some of the more hidden problems that impact our world, including mental illness Cindy lives in Edmonds, Washington, with her husband. They have three adult children and adorable grandchildren.

Today's conversation covers Providence's partnership with Medical Team International and the work we're doing to provide health for a better world.

Martha Newsome, President and CEO of Medical Teams International, has dreamed of traveling the world to bring healing to the suffering since she was a child. As Martha learned to listen for God's leading in her life, this dream has taken shape in some amazing ways. You will be blessed as you listen to her walk of faith.

An interview with Martha Newsome, CEO of Medical Teams International, about the medical humanitarian work they do in developing countries around the world and here in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifty thousand civilians have died—so far. Military conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia has resulted in displacement, mass rape, looting, and starvation. According to BBC sources, “literally millions of people [are] beyond the reach of humanitarian aid.” NGOs are ready and waiting to assist Tigray people, but they don't have a way in due to government restrictions. CT reported on these tensions and the political circumstances surrounding them in November. At the time, a WorldVision staffer told CT, “...here, it is not just winning or losing an election. It's life or death: access to land, access to food … the stakes are so high.” Roger Sandberg, of Medical Teams International, and Dr. Andrew DeCort, on the ground with the Neighbor Love movement in Ethiopia, recommend several actions. 1) Learn about the rich history of Ethiopia to understand its current political situation.  2) Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia. 3) Advocate. Tell your government officials to apply pressure to the government of Ethiopia to open up a humanitarian corridor, so that aid can get through. 4) Donate. Grants that might normally be available when organizations have access to a region are currently off the table.  Roger's organization, Medical Teams International, and Andrew's organization, The Neighbor-Love Movement, are both open for donations. For more news on the conflict, Roger recommends following the BBC, and Andrew recommends the Addis Standard. "On Being a Good Neighbor", sermon draft by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode produced by Laura Finch Theme Song “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @kentannan | @drjamieaten | @laura_e_finch (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll have evangelicals, sometimes we won't. We thinking learning how to do good better involves listening to lots of perspectives, with different insights and understanding with us. Sometimes it will make us uncomfortable, sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction. Especially in our blind spots.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Dr Hani Taleb. Dr Hani is the Chief Executive Officer at Relief Experts Association.  Dr Hani is a doctor in dental surgery and holds degrees in orthodontics, public health and health management from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Damascus University.  Dr Hani ran his own successful medical company in Syria before the war.  Dr Hani has held several senior management and leadership positions with the Syrian American Medical Society, as well as the Syrian Expatriate Medical Association, the International Rescue Committee, Relief International, and Medical Teams International, which ran extensive health programs across Syria during the war.  Today, Dr Hani leads the Relief Experts Association.Relief Experts Association employs 850 people in northern Syria, most of which are public health outreach staff fighting Covid in conflict zones controlled by multiple actors including five foreign armies.  In an area controlled so many powerful actors, negotiation is a big part of their work. Dr Hani shares his impressions about an employer's duty of care towards their employees, even in a war zone. Dr Hani even shares an insightful story about staff running a health clinic in a town taken over by ISIS.   Over the last ten years, we have seen repeated reports on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Dr Hani tells us the heartbreaking story about one of his colleagues that continue to finish a surgery during a chemical weapon attack that ultimately killed the doctor in the operating room.Dr Hani provides some great advice and real life case studies for anyone wanting to mitigate risk in a new operational environment.Read more about Relief Experts Association https://reliefexperts.org/ This podcast is for CEOs, Board Members, Risk and Compliance Officers, Security Advisors, and anyone interested in improving operations.Let us avoid the consequence of inaction and share some great ideas from some of the world's best leaders.  In this podcast series we will speak to some of the world's most experienced program directors, risk and compliance managers, and security specialists.In these interviews we will speak with renowned international experts on how they have addressed uncertainty and assumption; how they have created systematic and structured processes in some of the most nerve rattling countries in the world.I am Dominic Bowen, and I am the host of the International Security and Risk Podcast. If you know me, then you know that I have successfully established operations in some of the most complex environments around the world.  Joined by our excellent guests, I am excited to share with you some great secrets on how to help your organization thrive in areas with high risk.

Today we’ll talk with Martha Holley Newsome, President & CEO of Medical Teams International, on how to extend the love of Christ to our neighbors impacted by local wildfires and we’ll share a classic interview with Joel Rosenberg, author of The Persian Gamble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip sat down and talked Joe DiCarlo, the Global Ambassador of Medical Teams International, who spoke about how cultures around the world grieve when they lose a loved one, and how medical volunteers deal with their own feelings of grief. He also hit on topical issues like COVID response around the world and life in refugee camps.

Today we’ll hear from Gem and Alan Fadling, co-authors of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You (InterVarsity Press), Ann Marie Hancock, to consider how to determine if a nursing home is safe, Dr. Kevin Pham, on the Coronavirus drug Dexamethasone which has proven to be the first life-saving drug for those very ill with COVID-19, and Joe DeCarlo, Global Ambassador for Medical Teams International, on World Refugee Day (6/20) and how COVID-19 is impacting the world’s refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As COVID-19 continues to impact us on a global scale, maintaining the health and well-being of providers and clinical teams is critical. But how can we do this when the demands on healthcare workers are so high? In this special episode, we talk with speaker, author, coach, international disaster physician, and retired street mime Dan Diamond, MD. Dr. Diamond was the Medical Director for Medical Teams International's First Response Team to Haiti and played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center after Hurricane Katrina. His passion is equipping people to perform under pressure, and his stories and lessons from being in the heart of a disaster zone are highly relevant to the crisis our healthcare system faces today.Leadership in the Midst of Crisis - here you will find helpful information, resources and guidance specific to this evolving situation. Leadership in Time of Crisis - community for physician leaders to ask questions, share expertise, and network with peers in real-time discussion groups. (Free account required.)Dan Diamond, MDhttps://www.dandiamondmd.com/  

As COVID-19 continues to impact us on a global scale, maintaining the health and well-being of providers and clinical teams is critical. But how can we do this when the demands on healthcare workers are so high? In this special episode, we talk with speaker, author, coach, international disaster physician, and retired street mime Dan Diamond, MD. Dr. Diamond was the Medical Director for Medical Teams International’s First Response Team to Haiti and played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center after Hurricane Katrina. His passion is equipping people to perform under pressure, and his stories and lessons from being in the heart of a disaster zone are highly relevant to the crisis our healthcare system faces today.Leadership in the Midst of Crisis - here you will find helpful information, resources and guidance specific to this evolving situation. Leadership in Time of Crisis - community for physician leaders to ask questions, share expertise, and network with peers in real-time discussion groups. (Free account required.)Dan Diamond, MDhttps://www.dandiamondmd.com/  

Even though we don't always hear about them, there are wars and conflicts happening in our world on a continuous basis. Heather sat down with Joe DiCarlo, Global Ambassador for Medical Teams International, to discuss war, conflicts, refugees and medical needs in regions throughout the world. Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Medical Teams International Want more CFD: Click Here

To commemorate the 2019 CFD Leadership Breakfast, CFD sat down with one of the charity speakers for a more in-depth conversation. David Carlson and Racheal Kyalikoba from Medical Teams International talked about their work, refugees, and what's happening in Uganda. Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Alliance for Children Everywhere Want more CFD: Click Here

January is Mental Wellness Month. Join us for Part II of our interview with Dr. Dan Diamond. He is a leader in protecting mental health in the face of catastrophe and teaching people how to perform exceptionally under pressure. In this episode, we address his “trench-tested” techniques to help you combat burn-out and to help you thrive in the midst of stress that you face as a medical provider.  Dr. Dan Diamond is a uniquely qualified leader with over 30 years of international disaster experience. He founded and serves as the Director of the Nation’s first state-affiliated medical disaster response team and he has responded to a variety of international disasters. Most recently he responded to the typhoon in the Philippines and he served as the Medical Director for Medical Teams International’s First Response Team to Haiti. Following Hurricane Katrina, he played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center. Dr. Diamond is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is a part-time practicing physician at Multicare Immediate Clinic. He was a member of the Editorial Board for the Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Dr. Diamond provides coaching programs that offer cutting edge strategies to help you thrive under pressure and under extreme circumstances. He also has a podcast, “Trench-Tested Leadership Podcast”, which you can find in iTunes. You can access all of his resources at: www.dandiamondmd.com. His book, “Beyond Resilience: Trench-Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure” can be found at Barnes & Noble.

January is Mental Wellness Month. Dr. Dan Diamond is a leader in protecting mental health in the face of catastrophe and teaching people how to perform exceptionally under pressure. In this episode, we address his “trench-tested” techniques to help you combat burn-out and to help you thrive in the midst of stress that you face as a medical provider. Dr. Dan Diamond is a uniquely qualified leader with over 30 years of international disaster experience. He founded and serves as the Director of the Nation’s first state-affiliated medical disaster response team and he has responded to a variety of international disasters. Most recently he responded to the typhoon in the Philippines and he served as the Medical Director for Medical Teams International’s First Response Team to Haiti. Following Hurricane Katrina, he played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center. Dr. Diamond is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is a part-time practicing physician at Multicare Immediate Clinic. He was a member of the Editorial Board for the Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. In 2010, the American Red Cross gave him the “Real Hero” award and he also received the Washington State Governor’s Award of Excellence for his work in Haiti. In 2014, Dr. Diamond received the President's Volunteer Service Award from President Obama and he also received the Quality of Care Lifetime Achievement Award, Healthcare Heroes. Dr. Diamond provides coaching programs that offer cutting edge strategies to help you thrive under pressure and under extreme circumstances. He also has a podcast, “Trench-Tested Leadership Podcast”, which you can find in iTunes. You can access all of his resources at: www.dandiamondmd.com. His book, “Beyond Resilience: Trench-Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure” can be found at Barnes & Noble.  

In Uganda, nearly a half million people from surrounding war-torn countries have sought safety in refugee settlements. The U.S. organization, Medical Teams International, operates health clinics in Uganda to help the refugees and locals with their medical needs. But the slow, paper-based system impacts the time it takes to treat patients as well as identify outbreaks of diseases like malaria. Also, it can take up to a month to manually collect and send data from health clinics in Uganda to the United Nations. Two years ago, Medical Teams decided to find a solution to this problem. They partnered with skilled volunteers, people with specific expertise who are willing to share what they know, to build a technology solution to automate the process and help transform the way refugees in Uganda receive health care. In this episode, we spoke with two of the volunteers chosen for the project, Heidi Brown and Jason Dempsey, who both work in Cambia's IT department.

With National Volunteer Week fast approaching (April 10-16th), we brought in Maggie Creps to discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating a unifying volunteer experience. As Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Medical Teams International, Maggie is directly involved in the volunteer journey, transforming the way MDI inspires, engages and motivates its members.

Medical Teams International Global Emergency & Security Advisor, Dominic Bowen, joins us from Nepal to talk about what they are experiencing and how they are helping. We also talk to MTI hear in the states and learn how we can help. www.MedicalTeams.org