In January of 2010, I had the opportunity to work with UC Berkeley Global Medical Brigade in Honduras. It was a wonderful experience working along side with the undergraduates of Berkeley. We worked hard, had lots of fun, made new friends, and I believe we were able to help many people.
Dr. Amy Nguyen in Haiti, 2010
I awake to a rooster at 4:30 am. I’m paralyzed with fatigue and amazement in my warm down-filled green sleeping bag. I am indoors but cannot stop thinking about the millions of people sleeping on the streets of Haiti, unprotected from the natural elements, mosquitoes, and epidemic disease. There is an overwhelming acrid, fetid smell of burning plastic, wood fires and human waste. The smell of desperation welcomes me to a new day. Welcome to Carrefour, Haiti. Read the rest of this entry »
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