by Brenda Poor | Jul 9, 2025 | Ukraine
Anna, 82, survived the brutal occupation of her village in the Novopetrivka region of Ukraine during the early days of the war. The trauma left her in fragile health, with haunting memories and no access to medical care. One day, while working in her garden, Anna...
by Brenda Poor | Jul 1, 2025 | Global Care Force News, Jordan
Friends, In June, Global Care Force launched its mission in Jordan with our inaugural medical team – and immediately found themselves serving in the middle of the conflict between Israel and Iran. As missiles and drones streaked across the night sky, our four...
by Brenda Poor | Jun 28, 2025 | Global Care Force News, Jordan, Media Stories
What began as our first Mobile Medical Team deployment in Jordan quickly turned into an experience Roxanne Jones, Vice President of Global Programs, will never forget. On KCUR’s Up to Date podcast, she shares how the team delivered vital care to refugees while...
by Brenda Poor | Jun 27, 2025 | Global Care Force News, Jordan, Media Stories
Roxanne Jones, Vice President of Global Programs, was leading our first medical volunteer team into Jordan when the Israel-Iran conflict erupted. From her hotel balcony, she witnessed chaos unfold in the sky. Upon her return, Roxanne shared the experience with...
by Brenda Poor | Jun 18, 2025 | Global Care Force News, Ukraine
When Global Care Force volunteer Ann Schwanda, RN, traveled to Ukraine in May, she brought with her a special gift from her former quilting club — a reminder that, thousands of miles away, people were holding Ukraine in their hearts. The Patchwork of Love...
