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JOIN US FOR AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

 
 
 
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CLINICAL TEAMS

IEP clinical teams include internists, pediatricians, dermatologists, pulmonologists, psychologists, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, and pharmacists.

  • SATURDAY: Groups arrive in Guatemala.

  • SUNDAY MORNING: A bus takes the volunteers to the facility, where they set up the clinic for the week's work before checking into a lovely inn.

  • MONDAY-THURSDAY: The group sees patients at the clinic.

  • FRIDAY MORNING: The group participates in an activity.

  • FRIDAY AFTERNOON: The group travels to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, to enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation.

  • SATURDAY EVENING: Farewell dinner for the group in Antigua.

  • SUNDAY: Travel to the Guatemala City Airport to board the plane for the return to the United States.

 
 

SURGICAL TEAMS

IEP surgical teams include surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians. They perform world-class, specialized procedures at no cost to those in need.

  • SATURDAY: Afternoon arrival and stay in Guatemala City.

  • SUNDAY MORNING: Bus transfer to facility.

  • SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Patient triage and set-up of ORs

  • MONDAY-THURSDAY: Surgeries performed. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel and lunch at the hospital.

  • FRIDAY MORNING: Visit to the very special IEP-sponsored El Molino School,

  • FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Travel to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, to enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation

  • SATURDAY NIGHT: Farewell dinner for the group in Antigua

  • SUNDAY: Transfer to the Guatemala City Airport for return to the USA

 
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COMMUNITY Infrastructure TEAMS

IEP Community Infrastructure teams install smoke-free stoves and water filters in the homes of impoverished families in the Chimaltenango region.

  • SATURDAY: Afternoon arrival in Guatemala City.

  • SUNDAY MORNING: Bus transfer to Tecpán and the lovely accommodations at Casa Xara- www.casaxara.com

  • SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Volunteers receive training on installing stoves and water filters.

  • SUNDAY-THURSDAY: Stoves and water filters installed in the homes of families.

  • FRIDAY MORNING: Visit the special IEP-sponsored El Molino School and Esperanza Center.

  • FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Travel to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, to enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation.

  • SATURDAY NIGHT: Farewell dinner for the group in Antigua.

  • SUNDAY: Transfer to the Guatemala City Airport for return to the USA.