I was recently going through some old files on my desk. I found a folder with newspaper articles and clippings related to my mother. My mother, Lynn, is a fantastic person. She is a true humanitarian . . . and, in my digging through old articles, I found documented proof. She was named a Thousand […]
Thanks for all the messages. Many of you have expressed concern about what is happening in Peru. You have also been incredibly generous with your contributions. Thank you. It is hard to name the current political and social climate in Peru. The unrest and civil dissent have settled into an almost routine. While much of […]
Nearly two months in, the civil and political protests in Peru have morphed into a profoundly complex struggle between numerous factions of Peruvian society. The hoped-for solution in Congress – moving the elections forward to a 2023 date, has been met with complete stonewalling. Multiple votes in Congress have ended without the majority needed to […]
If you joined Health Bridges for a Team Perú outreach trip anytime between the late 1990s and early 2010s – you had the pleasure of meeting one of our longest-serving and most dedicated volunteers, Mrs. Augusta Shipsey. It is with a sad heart that we learned today that Mrs. Shipsey passed away recently. Augusta – […]
We have heard from many of our HBI stakeholders. Thank you for your concern. Many of you have asked how things are going “on the ground” with the Casa Girasoles and our staff with the ongoing protests and political challenges in Perú. Well, here is a brief update: All of our staff are safe and […]
I just read an online magazine Foreign Policy article titled “The Real Reason Behind Peru’s Political Crisis.” Succinct and well-written, the piece captures many conventionally held beliefs about what is happening with the current political and social crisis in Perú. The funny thing about any article that proclaims to have “real” insight is that it […]
Violence has erupted around the country. Currently, ten regions report protests, roadblocks, and civic disruption. Yesterday hundreds (perhaps thousands) of protestors from around the country converged on Lima. The marchers’ self-described intent was to “Take Lima.” The protestors took to the streets in the downtown area, setting fire to a historic building and leaving five […]
Beneficence is the act of doing good through charitable kindness or gifts. Beneficence is a central component of medical practice and critical to caring for others. More is needed. Miguel (not his real name) is an incredibly talented cyclist. He is always the ride leader for the Girasoles Sanos Team. Miguel is brilliant, kind, and […]
Yesterday the Congress of Perú passed a confidence vote in the new government. The Congressional vote granted the vote of confidence to the ministerial cabinet headed by Alberto Otárola. This seemingly insignificant act of Congress has already brought wide spread demonstrations and increased agitation amongst the protestors. Whatever hope there was for a peaceful resolution […]
I bring you greetings from the beautiful city of Arequipa. The sky is clear, and the days are sunny and warm. There is a sense of the “calm before the storm.” There is, however, a foreboding in the air. Our plans to visit the Casa Girasoles homes in Ica and Urubamba did not come to […]
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