MTIMA's mission and vision is such that when the opportunity arose to be a part of their medical mission team to Malawi, it was a no brainer for me. I have been involved throughout my life with local missions within my church such as outflow ministries, soup kitchens, shelters, etc. and I have experienced first hand the impact it can have on communities. To be a part of such groups is extremely rewarding and fulfilling.

But this was next level ! Being able to share my professional knowledge and experience in a way that is enhancing healthcare in another country that is so in need, was both exciting and humbling.  

From the moment of excitement in seeing everyone on that first Zoom orientation call to landing in Malawi after 24hrs of travel and being greeted by Dr. McCarty, it was an emotional rollercoaster for me after that  .....  and in such a GREAT way !  The people that MTIMA has in Malawi are kind, generous, inviting and I felt very much at home.  

The work itself, I'm not going to lie, is rewarding yet tugs at your heart strings at the same time.  We have no idea how fortunate we are here in Canada.  

MTIMA provided me the opportunity for school visits, district hospital clinic visits, pediatric clinics, ward rounds, educating others in scanning skills, protocols, measuring, reporting, etc. as well as Safari trips, mountain hikes and Tea farm visits in our weekend downtime.  

They thought of everything and I am so grateful to have had this truly life-changing experience.  THANK YOU !!