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Your charitable investment will go toward ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need.
Overview
The Need
While the country of Indonesia is rich in religion, nature, and adventure, its healthcare system suffers immensely. Leading health indicators show that Indonesia is not making progress in reducing neonatal mortality, infant mortality, reducing communicable disease transmission, and access to health care (APOHOC, 2017). This is why International Medical Relief is traveling to Indonesia to provide quality medical care for its citizens who would otherwise be unable to access it.
Health education and patient care will make a difference here! You will treat and educate many patients with acute respiratory infections, gastritis, skin infections, fungal diseases, diarrhea, and wounds. You will also see many patients with chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and TB. Measles, prematurity, and accidents are still leading causes of death in children under five. Dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases are especially devastating among the indigenous people on the island.
Join us to provide valuable services in clinic as well as training local healthcare providers. We will be teaching Helping Babies Breathe (HBB), basic first aid, pediatric examination, and more alongside medical clinics each day. Doctors with a particular desire to provide sustainable training in remote areas to local providers and healthcare workers are in need for this mission.
We are also in need of water engineers to assist with building and developing two well systems. Many children here have bloated stomachs; some cannot walk, have stunted growth, have digestive complications, and are underweight. Many of these complications are due to the lack of clean water in this region.
Our Work
International Medical Relief will be traveling to the island of Bali. From here, we will fly to the remote island of Sumba to provide rural communities with much-needed health care, dental care, education, and medications. We will attend to children, women, families, the elderly and more. All community members are invited to visit and be provided with education on how to stay healthy and care for their loved ones. We are specifically seeking Helping Babies Breathe Master Trainers to give invaluable knowledge to the local midwives to enhance their skillset.
Among the indigenous people, poverty, malnutrition, and communicable diseases are major concerns. The most common communicable diseases include dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, and bacterial diarrhea. Children are especially at risk for developing acute illnesses in this area of Indonesia.
With diligent planning and preparation, IMR is dedicated to ensuring that specific goals are met on our missions, each in correlation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 17.
IMR works to elevate vulnerable populations through shoulder-to-shoulder care with our local partners, creating workforce density, and a cadre of future healthcare and public health leaders in association to UNSDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing.
In correlation with UNSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, our organization works in collaboration and at the request of local hosts where we are under their direct influence and affluence. IMR never goes into a country without a formal invitation where there is a great community need for medical or dental care, and health education.
This Mission
Clinics will be held in small villages and remote areas on the island of Sumba. You will fly from Bali to the remote island where you will work in small communities providing health care, dental care, and health education. Your days will be fulfilling as you care for many families, often with many family members, who have never received medical or dental care outside what is offered by traditional healers.
IMR has provided care to the most impoverished villages on several island communities in Indonesia over the last decade. We have also responded to some of the many disasters that Indonesia is prone to. Join us on this mission as we make a difference for people in the impoverished communities on the island of Sumba. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 17,500 islands. It has thirty-three provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world’s fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a beautiful conglomeration of hundreds of distinct native ethnic and linguistic groups. The largest—and politically dominant—ethnic group is the Javanese. Indonesia’s considerable ethnic diversity forms a striking combination with its impressive array of native animal species including tigers, rhinoceros, orangutans, elephants, and leopards.
Lodging/Transportation
The accommodations for the Signature trip are at a 4-star hotel with plenty of amenities to make your stay in Indonesia comfortable and enjoyable. IMR will arrange safe and reliable transportation to and from your clinic locations.
You will stay in very clean rural accommodations. The accommodations, fresh food, and amenities will allow you to recharge and get ready for the next day. Transportation to clinic will be by small trucks or vans with safe drivers and enough room for all.
Indonesian culinary delights include bakso, a savory meatball soup, which is a wonderful part of many meals. Nasi goreng is considered to be the national dish of Indonesia. This take on fried rice is often made with sweet, thick soy sauce called kecap (pronounced ketchup) and garnished with acar, pickled cucumber and carrots. Indulging in the local cuisine is truly a unique island adventure.
This trip will require an in-country flight from Bali to Sumba. Please see the itinerary tab for more information.
Highlights
In one word, the highlight of this trip is “sustainability.” Training local health educators and local nurse midwives on Helping Babies Breathe techniques and seeing the results of your efforts is a true and meaningful joy. This trip also provides you with unique experiences in a very underdeveloped location, working with people left out of the healthcare system in some of the most impoverished places on earth. You will make a huge impact on the lives of many. The sunrises and sunsets are an added bonus, yours for the watching. Be warned! You will leave a piece of your heart behind when you leave this remarkable place.
Extend Your Stay
You’re journeying across the globe. Why not extend your stay in Bali to experience some of its top tourist attractions? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner Worldwide Navigators and some visit of the area’s highlights.
- Experience Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Monkey Forest
- Discover the surrounding seas with a three-point snorkeling tour
- Savor the flavors of fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the market
See the Extensions tab on this page for details on these amazing experiences!
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrivals in Bali
Transfer to Sumba, Orientation
Clinic
Clinic
Free Day
Clinic
Clinic
Return to Bali/Free Afternoon
Departures
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Sustainable Impact
Your Journey
Clinic Photos
Gallery
Full Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
You will need to arrange your flight destination to be Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), also known as Denpesar International Airport, in Denpesar, Bali on March 9 to return on March 17. You also need to book the earliest flight from Denpesar (DPS) to Tambolaka, Sumba (TMC) on March 10 to return on March 16. If you need assistance booking flights, please contact Worldwide Navigators, our preferred travel agency, at travel@worldwidenavigators.com. You may also choose to arrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation, which you may purchase from within your portal under Trip Add-Ons.
Arrivals in Bali
You will need to arrange your flight destination to be Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), also known as Denpesar International Airport, in Denpesar, Bali on March 9 to return on March 17.
Please plan to arrive in Bali by 2:00pm to check in to your accommodation and rest up for your busy week ahead.
Transfer to Sumba, Team Orientation
You also need to book the earliest flight from Denpesar (DPS) to Tambolaka, Sumba (TMC) on March 10 to return on March 16.
Rise and shine! After an early breakfast of local delights, it’s time to fly to Sumba! All members of the team will board their individually booked in-country flight from Bali to the island of Sumba.
Upon arrival in Sumba, you will participate in team orientation to talk about clinic roles, review IMR’s clinic protocols and gain insight into the communities and populations you will be serving. You will also review all of the supplies, laboratory testing equipment, community health education materials, and more.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
You’ll be up for an early breakfast for your first day of clinic on Sumba. Clinics will be held in small villages and remote areas of Sumba. You will work in schools and communities in these small villages and remote communities to provide medical care, dental care, and health education. Your days will be fulfilling as you care for many families who have never received medical or dental care.
You will find many children, their parents, and elderly patients waiting eagerly for you in the barangays (remote villages) that you will visit. You may also have opportunities to go on house calls in the remote areas to visit patients who are unable to make it to clinic.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Healthcare on the island is almost non-existent and everyone in the community will come to see you for medical care, dental care, and health education designed to keep the children healthier and the elderly more comfortable. You will treat many patients with acute respiratory infections, gastritis, skin infections, fungal diseases, diarrhea, and wounds from a variety of accidents. You will also share with them the education that will allow them to care for themselves and their family members to keep them healthier. Health education will go a long way toward helping patients with chronic conditions including hypertension and diabetes manage their health.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Free Day
Today is yours to rest up and explore the island of Sumba. Often referred to as the “forgotten” island of Indonesia, Sumba doesn’t receive nearly the tourist traffic as nearby Bali, but it’s just as beautiful. The beaches are magical and, if you’re lucky, you might come upon a herd of wild horses that roam the island.
Clinic
Your patients throughout the week will suffer from GI and respiratory diseases, ear, eye and skin infections, and the back pain and joint pain that comes from working in the fields all day. Dehydration is always an underlying condition. You’ll find that prenatal care is lacking in most communities. Education on hygiene and common chronic illnesses is of the greatest importance for sustainability.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Last Day – Best Day! Make today count, as you are making a difference for the people of Sumba. Dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases are especially devastating on the island, and you may be providing diagnoses and treatment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Free Day on Bali
After a week of hard work, you’ll transfer from Sumba back to Bali where you’ll have the afternoon on your own to enjoy a free day on this amazing island. With its beautiful beaches, magnificent temples, and cultural dances, you can sightsee to your heart’s content or simply relax.
Meals: Breakfast,
Departures
Enjoy one final breakfast with your team, then you are free to explore Denpasar before your international flight home. Thank you for your hard work and volunteer spirit.
If you’re interested in extending your stay in Bali, our partner Worldwide Navigators offers exclusive trip extensions just for IMR volunteers! See the Extensions tab on this page for details.
Meals: Breakfast,
Your Journey
Clinic Photos
Extension Photos
Extensions
You’re journeying across the globe. Why not extend your stay in Bali to experience some of its top tourist attractions? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive four-day trip extension provided by our partner Worldwide Navigators and some visit of the area’s highlights.
Balinese Adventure
Highlights:
- Experience Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Monkey Forest
- Discover the surrounding seas with a three-point snorkeling tour
- Savor the flavors of fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the market
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kuta | Tegalalang Rice Terrace | Ubud
You’ll arrive in bustling Kuta, Bali. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up by your guide and head to Mas Village, known for its traditional Balinese wood carvings. Also visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Monkey Forest. Head to Ubud in the afternoon and prepare to experience ultimate relaxation as you enjoy a two-hour traditional Balinese massage, body scrub and flower bath. Traditional Balinese dance in the evening.
Day 2: Lembongan | Ubud
Head to the harbor and hop on a speed boat towards Lembongan for a day filled with water activities including a three-point snorkeling tour and visit to the local mangrove ecosystem.
Day 3: Taman Ayun Temple | Beratan Lake | Tanah Lot
Visit Taman Ayun temple before heading to a local Balinese market—stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables. After, enjoy Bedugul and Beratan Lake, Ulun Danu temple and finally, the breathtaking Tanah Lot, a Hindu temple set on a rock and encircled by seawater.
Day 4: Kuta | Departure Home
Bid farewell to the beautiful Bali as you head to the airport for your international departure.
What’s Included:
- 4-Day, 3-Night Tour
- Ground Transportation
- 2.5 to 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
You Will Need to Provide:
- Customary Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Souvenirs/Gifts
- Currency Exchange Fees
Contact Worldwide Navigators to book an extension or get more information.
Minimum Donation
Your generous donation of $2800 will go toward the ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need. A small portion of your donation includes:
- Clinic supplies and medications for patients
- Clinic participation
- Transportation, accommodations, and meals as outlined in the itinerary
Donation Payment Deadlines
$2600 due by December 10, 2023
$2800 due by February 10, 2024
Early Bird Savings Opportunity
To be eligible, the participant must upload ALL your required documents and forms, sign their liability form and make your 50% donation including your $35 application fee by December 10, 2023. This savings opportunity does not apply to disaster relief missions.
Featured Enhancements
**To purchase any of the above Featured Enhancements for your mission, please contact our office at office@imrus.org or call at (970) 635-0110.
Your Donation to IMR for Your Mission Cost Includes:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Costs associated with the clinic
- Food
- Tips for services provided to the IMR team
- All logistics, including translation services and security as needed
Additional Costs That You Are Responsible For:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- International and Domestic flights to the country.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit
- Required or recommended insurance
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases
- Required or desired mission supplies, personal equipment, or small gifts for the special people you meet
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team mission, payable at the time of service to the local vendor
- COVID-related fees such as testing, vaccinations, and quarantines as required by in-country arrival/departure or USA arrival/departure
- Each team member is responsible for carrying medical supplies for the deployment. All fees associated with transport are the responsibility of the volunteer.
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