Welcome to Medic Assist International
SURGEON ARRIVES AT GOLI!
Dr Isabu Dhata (pictured) has arrived in South Sudan from the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 7 years experience as a surgeon, he will soon be able to commence surgery among the poor and disadvantaged community of the Mundu tribe.
After earlier disappointment, this is fantastic news. MAI's Executive Director, John Earwicker, said "This is so exciting. After a long wait, this is what our Partners and ourselves have been longing for. It's a wonderful day for this community; one that will bring a mighty transformation."
Dr Isabu was accompanied by two colleagues who will join the team to serve at Goli. One is a surgical nurse and the other a lab technician. You can read more in the news section.
Our Vision
Medic Assist International exists to save and enhance the lives of vulnerable, poor or oppressed people through the provision of healthcare by indigenous people of vision, integrity and competence.
Our vision is not to have hundreds of projects carrying the MAI name around the globe. Most people receiving treatments will not recognize our logo.
Rather, our vision is to empower and enable local people to provide healthcare facilities and services by providing start up funding and support from UK volunteers.
Help Us
Short term volunteers are essential to the work of Medic Assist International. These are people who give a minimum of a week and a maximum of a month to work alongside our Partners and their staff.
Our Partners have received many MAI volunteers: orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, GPs, nurses and midwives, business consultants, builders with a variety of trades and enthusiastic DIYers!
Why not register as a volunteer and explore the opportunities to make a difference among needy people?
You Can Help
MAI is a voluntary organization.We depend on the many individuals who support our aims. That is where YOU come in! What may seem a small contribution to you can make a huge difference to someone suffering ill health in the developing world.
There are two ways in which you can help.
Donate or Volunteer
One of our Partners says "Give us a push and we will roll!"
Giving money brings antenatal care to women at high risk of losing their babies. It funds new facilities and basic treatments that are unavailable for miles around.
Monthly gifts between £4 and £25 for a limited period get things started and sustained until local income generation schemes kick in.
Volunteering your skills for a week or so, whether you are a Consultant, GP, nurse, electrician, plumber or DIY fanatic can make a real difference in encouraging and training local professionals.
Check out our Volunteer and Donate pages. Be a part of MAI!