Our Work

From March 6-14, our Team NL volunteers aim to broaden the reach of care in Azua, Dominican Republic. This small but mighty team will be delivering life-changing surgeries, including hysterectomies, fibroid removals, endometriosis repairs, and more! Learn more here.

A dedicated team of 12 volunteers will be on the ground, providing essential services to those who need them most. From caring for women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding to supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, the team is committed to creating a meaningful, lasting impact within the community. Learn more here.

This June, Team Ottawa will once again travel to Duquesa in the Dominican Republic to serve alongside our partners at Community Empowerment and RUSH University. Learn more here.

For many people living in rural Guatemala, basic medical care – and especially surgery – is simply out of reach. Our team is committed not only to providing life-changing care during this mission, but also to building trust and creating a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Learn more here.

Team Broken Earth has partnered with the Nunatsiavut Government, Labrador-Grenfell Health and local communities to provide educational courses for first responders and local health care providers. Mission trips to date have included training for first responders and local health care providers in the areas of women and children’s health, chronic disease including diabetes, physiotherapy, remote trauma and overall mental health and wellbeing. Plans are underway to build on this program in 2022. To learn more about our Canada North – Labrador educational mission, please click here.

For families in developing countries, access to essential nutrition can be a significant challenge – one that directly impacts a child’s ability to thrive and receive necessary medical care. To learn more, please click here.

The Dr. Atamjit Gill Women’s Health Legacy Fund will ensure that Dr. Gill’s passion for women’s health around the world continues. To learn more, please click here.

Team Broken Earth lost a valued team member and dear friend this past year, Dr. David Lacey. Dr. Lacey volunteered his medical expertise in Haiti and is described as a “man who loved life and giving back”. The Dr. David Lacey Memorial Scholarship has been established by his family to provide annual funding for a Memorial University Medical student to join a support mission in Haiti. The chosen student will have demonstrated excellence in patient-centred and compassionate care. To learn more, please click here.

Every year, over 1 million burn injuries occur in Sub-Saharan Africa, often leading to long-term disabilities, especially in children. The Africa Burn Project is dedicated to changing this reality by providing reconstructive surgery for children with burn contractures and training healthcare professionals in burn care and reconstruction. To learn more, please click here.

On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the coast of Haiti causing widespread fear and devastation in the already-suffering country. In its wake, hospitals are struggling to keep up with the demand. We are in constant contact with our partners on the ground and they have identified an intense need for trauma supplies. To meet this urgent need, we’re asking for your help. Learn more here.