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Earthquake Mission in Türkiye: Documenting vast devastation with the Turkish Red Crescent

Earthquake Mission in Türkiye: Documenting vast devastation with the Turkish Red Crescent

Posted by | Mar 27, 2023

Earthquake Mission in Türkiye: A massive earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions homeless. Milwaukee Independent was invited by a team of American doctors and clergy to document conditions in the hardest hit parts of Türkiye a month later, embedded with the Turkish Red Crescent, Türk Kizilay. This special series offers a snapshot of the situation in Adiyaman and Antakya in images, with stories from first responders and survivors of the unfolding natural disaster. mkeind.com/earthquakemissionturkiye On March 16, a handful of doctors and clergy from American universities completed a weeklong review...

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Zein Barakat: A spirit of volunteerism that nurtures an abundance of compassion, love, and humility

Zein Barakat: A spirit of volunteerism that nurtures an abundance of compassion, love, and humility

Posted by | Feb 17, 2023

Medical Mission to Jordan: After more than a decade of Civil War in Syria, and continuing conflicts like the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine that further displaced millions of civilians, understanding the longterm conditions that war refugees face remains relevant. But as public attention fades, such topics do not capture headlines today, even as the impact continues to be felt here in Milwaukee. mkeind.com/jordanmedicalmission Medical professionals spend many years learning, growing, and accomplishing work in their field. For those who were not born in the United States, or are from immigrant families, the path to medical school is often...

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Abrar Qureshi: Finding a “Street of Happiness” among the faded ruins of hope in Za’atari

Abrar Qureshi: Finding a “Street of Happiness” among the faded ruins of hope in Za’atari

Posted by | Feb 16, 2023

Medical Mission to Jordan: After more than a decade of Civil War in Syria, and continuing conflicts like the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine that further displaced millions of civilians, understanding the longterm conditions that war refugees face remains relevant. But as public attention fades, such topics do not capture headlines today, even as the impact continues to be felt here in Milwaukee. mkeind.com/jordanmedicalmission Medical professionals spend many years learning, growing, and accomplishing work in their field. For those who were not born in the United States, or are from immigrant families, the path to medical school is often...

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Hazar Jaber: Advocating for oral health so poverty does not make sugar into a poison for children

Hazar Jaber: Advocating for oral health so poverty does not make sugar into a poison for children

Posted by | Feb 15, 2023

Medical Mission to Jordan: After more than a decade of Civil War in Syria, and continuing conflicts like the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine that further displaced millions of civilians, understanding the longterm conditions that war refugees face remains relevant. But as public attention fades, such topics do not capture headlines today, even as the impact continues to be felt here in Milwaukee. mkeind.com/jordanmedicalmission Medical professionals spend many years learning, growing, and accomplishing work in their field. For those who were not born in the United States, or are from immigrant families, the path to medical school is often...

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