Students in Perth County Share Compassion with Children
Students at a local school in Perth County recently took part in a meaningful project, creating 35 patient bags that will soon travel to Bolivia to support patients of the Vision Care team. While the bags are currently empty, they will be filled next month with items designed to help patients after their sight-restoring eye surgeries. Each patient will receive a handmade bag containing a pair of sunglasses to protect sensitive eyes, a pair of reading glasses, and the necessary postoperative eye drops. Some patients may also receive health education cards explaining their eye condition or offering preventive tips that can benefit both them and their families.
Although the students may not yet be ready to travel on international service projects, they discovered a way to make a personal impact from home. Their contributions demonstrate the compassion of Jesus, bringing a smile to someone they’ve never met and showing that even small acts of kindness can cross borders.
A special thank you goes to teacher Annette, who shared her passion and photos from a previous project so the students could gain a better understanding of the impact their patient bags will have. Annette will personally carry the bags to Bolivia when she returns with the Vision Care team in February.
Medical Ministry International Delivers Critical Medicines to Ukraine
Medical Ministry International (MMI), through its global partnership with international humanitarian organization MORKOD, and in collaboration with HPIC Canada, delivered critical medical supplies to Ukraine as part of the Pharma for Ukraine initiative.
In September 2025, MMI and its partners donated approximately forty types of essential medicines to support healthcare services in the Kyiv region. The shipment included antibiotics, hypertension medications, pain management drugs, antiallergic treatments, anesthetics, diabetic medications, medical supplies, and consumables. The donation weighed approximately 900 kilograms and was valued at $274,434 CAD.
Working in coordination with regional health authorities, the medical supplies were delivered to the Kyiv Regional Department of Health Care for distribution among local medical facilities. Through this effort, four medical institutions across the region received much-needed resources to continue patient care.
The donation supported an estimated 4,400 patients, including more than 3,000 adults and over 1,000 children, helping frontline healthcare providers maintain essential services amid ongoing challenges.
MMI is grateful for its global partnership with MORKOD, the collaboration of HPIC Canada, and the support of local health authorities whose cooperation ensured this aid reached communities most in need. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to restoring health, dignity, and hope through compassionate medical outreach.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever.
PSALM 107:1 (ESV)
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
Ecuador: April 4 -11
Primary Care, Health Education, Preventive Dental Care
Amazon Region: April 7 - 17
Primary Care, Dental, Vision Care (pterygium surgery), Health Education
Dominican Republic: April 11-19
Surgery, Primary Care, Dental, Health Education
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