International Samaritan

International Samaritan is a Christ-centered organization rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, dedicated to serving individuals living in dire poverty within garbage dump communities worldwide. Their mission focuses on providing education, health services, and community development to empower these marginalized populations.

Principal Programs:

1. Holistic Scholarships: These scholarships cover tuition, uniforms, and provide mentorship, food for families, and support programs that address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of each child.

2. Service Immersions: International Samaritan hosts service immersion trips with partner institutions, allowing volunteers to engage directly with the communities they serve.

3. Medical Missions: The organization conducts medical missions to deliver healthcare services to communities lacking access to medical care.

Countries of Operation:

International Samaritan operates in several countries, including:

• Guatemala: Supporting education and hosting service immersions and medical missiions

• Ethiopia: Providing scholarships to over 1,000 students through Step-by-Step Scholarship program

• Kenya and Uganda: Implementing holistic scholarship programs funded by grants to support students' education and well-being.

Through these initiatives, International Samaritan aims to break the cycle of poverty and foster sustainable development in the communities they serve.