Como Directora Ejecutiva de HBI, a menudo me preguntan qué me inspira para seguir adelante y continuar impulsando nuestra misión de construir futuros para los niños, las familias y los profesionales sanitarios. La respuesta es sencilla y profunda: son los chicos a los que tenemos el privilegio de cuidar y el increíble personal que vuelca […]
As the Executive Director of HBI, I am often asked what inspires me to keep going and continue pushing forward in our mission to build futures for children, families, and healthcare professionals. The answer is simple and profound: it’s the boys we are privileged to care for, and the incredible team of staff who pour […]
This blog post is a bit of a shift. Thank you for reading. For over 30 years, I have worked directly and indirectly with people experiencing homelessness – as a physician, a researcher, and an advocate. During this time, I have seen the faces of homelessness change, yet the suffering remains constant. At this point […]
As I sit to write this message, I am struck by the profound truth that the work we do at Health Bridges International will never truly be finished. And that’s okay. It’s more than OK—it’s essential. Our mission is not about reaching a finish line or achieving a definitive “end.” Instead, it’s about building pathways, […]
The world feels heavy right now. We are navigating a landscape of heightened tensions, global challenges, and personal conflicts that permeate every aspect of our lives. Just this week, the President of Perú declared a state of emergency and issued a decry to allow other military to assist the police in combatting an upswell in […]
At the heart, the core, and the center of everything we do at Health Bridges International (HBI) is our unified focus on the Mission and Vision of our organization. We are driven by a vision—a world where every child can access a life built on health, hope, home, and purpose. Our mission is clear: to […]
As the Executive Director of Health Bridges International (HBI), I’ve come to embrace the notion that change is not only inevitable but can also serve as a powerful catalyst for growth. Every day, as I step out the door, I am reminded that life is constantly in flux. A short walk down the street from […]
In the Sacred Valley of Peru, amidst the breathtaking Andes Mountains, a group of boys from our Casa Girasoles—a home for formerly abandoned children—are racing toward a brighter future. Thanks to a scholarship from BicycleAttorney.com, a Portland, Oregon-based organization, these young athletes are discovering their love for cycling and unlocking opportunities that could change their […]
In a world saturated with talk of “challenging times” and endless questions about “how we’re holding up,” it’s time to shift the focus. The non-profit world knows firsthand what it means to navigate economic, political, and social waves. We’re not immune to shifting administrations or evolving policies but are called to rise above these challenges. […]
As we enter the new year, Health Bridges International (HBI) is excited to unveil our refined plan with ambitious goals to advance best practices in child welfare across Peru. Our mission is clear: to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive in an environment built on health, hope, home, and purpose. Our collaboration […]
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