Ed-Ventures in Missions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering personal growth through serving others. Our mission is to improve the lives of impoverished populations worldwide while empowering volunteers through meaningful service, cultural exchange, and adventure. Our main focus now is providing free of cost medical care in remote communities, where healthcare is difficult to access.

EVM is built on lived experience. Our founder grew up in the Peruvian Amazon and understands the challenges of poverty firsthand. Through partnerships with local healthcare organizations, We prioritize sustainable impact, cultural respect, and holistic care for both the communities we serve and the volunteers who join us.

Anyone with a heart for service! While we often engage healthcare workers and students, you do not need to be in the medical field to participate. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, and skill sets.

While we recommend a medical background, many of our trips have roles beyond medical care, such as logistics, teaching, community outreach, and children’s programs. If you are
in healthcare, your skills will be used directly—but all volunteers contribute in meaningful ways.

Most EVM trips last 1–2 weeks, depending on the location and scope of the project. This timeframe allows volunteers to immerse themselves in the community, serve effectively, and return home renewed.

We currently work in underserved regions across the globe, including parts of Latin America and Africa. Future destinations include the Peruvian Amazon, Lobodegi Uganda, and are hoping to find partnerships in other regions.

EVM recognizes the crisis of burnout in healthcare, with studies showing that over 50% of U.S. physicians and nurses report symptoms of burnout. Our trips give healthcare workers a chance to step away from high-stress environments, reconnect with their purpose, and find renewal
through meaningful service and adventure.

EVM is a nonprofit organization funded by donations, sponsorships, and volunteer contributions. Trip costs are shared by participants, and we work hard to keep expenses affordable while ensuring safe, effective missions.

Costs vary by destination, but typically include airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation, and project expenses. Detailed cost breakdowns are provided for each trip, and fundraising support is available.

EVM is not tied to any denomination. Our work is rooted in values of kindness, empathy, respect, resilience, and adventure. People of all faiths—or none—are welcome to serve with us.

Once accepted, volunteers receive an orientation guide with packing lists, cultural information, health requirements, and training. EVM also offers team meetings before departure to ensure everyone feels ready and connected.

There are many ways to support our mission without leaving home:

• Donate financially or sponsor a volunteer.
• Provide medical supplies, teaching materials, or equipment.
• Volunteer your time locally with EVM events.
• Help spread awareness by sharing our mission.

You can sign up directly through our website. Simply fill out the application form, and our team will contact you with next steps, including trip details, fundraising options, and orientation sessions.

Our vision is twofold:

1. To empower underserved communities with improved healthcare access, education, and resources.
2. To transform volunteers by helping them find self-actualization through service, adventure, and human connection.

At Ed-Ventures in Missions, our purpose is simple: serving others changes lives - both for the communities we help and the volunteers who go with us. Our mission is to bring care, compassion, and hope to places where poverty and limited healthcare are daily challenges, while giving volunteers the chance to grow through meaningful service. We dream of a world where helping others is an adventure that builds connection, empathy, and lasting impact.