Carlsbad, CA- based freelancer Donald Miralle documented and took part in a medical mission to Tanga, Tanzania.

I can’t even begin to write about all the different experiences I had, people I met, and how much this trip changed my life and my perspective on things; living in a country like the U.S. you really take for granted necessities like clean water, food, medicine, and even electricity. Growing up in Los Angeles, everything was geared towards the consumers, capitalism and the “haves” rather than the educators, volunteers and the “have-nots”. I can only hope that area of Tanga continues to benefit from our trip and the Health Promoter System proves to be a successful model for them and other developing countries.  But as long as groups of selfless individuals freely give their time and knowledge to make a difference in so many peoples lives in such a short time then you can believe that anything is possible.

Continue reading about the project and see more images on Donald’s Blog.