Partner for Surgery

Partner for Surgery was founded in 2001 by Frank and Todd Peterson with the mission:

• To serve as a bridge between patients in need of surgical care in remote communities and the international volunteer triage and surgical teams that come to Guatemala to help the impoverished;
• To educate and empower rural Guatemalans to initiate and advocate for vital health care services on their own behalf.

With our activities we aim to:

• Improve Health
• Empower Communities
• Reduce Poverty
• Overcome Barriers

To that end:

• We develop sustainable health programs for rural Guatemalan communities;
• We provide a sustainable infrastructure that enables impoverished Guatemalans to access quality medical and surgical care;
• We provide screening and treatment for cervical cancer prevention;
• We work to build trust in the health care community among rural Mayans;
• We promote community participation in health care activities.
• We support communities with trained local leaders;
• We empower youth to help their communities through rural radio programs;
• We break down barriers by showing testimonials, videos, etc. and empowering people to make decisions about their own health.

There are numerous ways Redeemer members and friends can support the Partner for Surgery mission. To learn more, visit the website or call Frank Peterson 703-893-4335 or Mark Weischedel 703-506-3686.