Description:

Project Belize developed from a small group of doctors, dentists, nurses, and social workers from the Nacogdoches area who were involved with the development of the East Texas Community Health Clinic in 1987. The group responded to a request by Amigos International to visit Belize and provide critically needed dental and medical care in some of the more remote villages of this small country. The experience was rewarding enough that the group incorporated and has made annual trips since then.

Take Part

Participation in each year’s trip is dependent on past years’ participation, one’s physical condition, and what someone can offer the trip. Medical orientation is helpful, but it is not necessary. There are a good number of tasks such as crowd control, taking histories using interpreters, dispensing medications, and carrying and treating water that do not require medical training that are equally critical.

Other Programs: Eyeglasses, Dental Care