In carrying out our mission of serving those most in need, we have developed the community medical campaign and health education program which provides the opportunity for medical checkups and treatment in remote communities that have limited access to health care services. Annually over 2000 persons benefit by medical consults in the 7 participating communities. These campaigns include medical check-ups for the entire family, diabetic and pregnancy screening and nutritional status of children through weight and height measurements. When necessary, treatment options, including medicine that is taken to the sites, and referrals for ongoing treatment, are provided. In addition to the direct medical services offered, an important component of this program is the provision of health education by over 40 women community leaders who have been trained and empowered to actively serve within their own communities. Community based health education is provided by these leaders for more than 1100 persons each year. This focus on health education is geared towards providing the knowledge needed to learn to care for and better health and thus provide sustainable improvement in the quality of life in the communities where they live. Along with these ongoing activities and thanks to various professionals who volunteer their time and talents, we also are able to offer periodic specialized medical day campaigns. Services offered have been in accord with the specialty and expertise of the volunteers and have included pediatric, ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngological exams.