Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina

A microproject by Fundacion San Genaro
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina
Health Missions for Rural Kids in Argentina

Summary

This project turns care into presence. With each health mission, hundreds of children and families in rural Argentina receive professional attention they rarely access: check-ups, prevention, guidance, and genuine support. It's not just about health-it's about being there, year after year, so that every child grows up feeling valued, seen, and protected.

$10,000
total goal
$9,980
remaining
1
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0
monthly donors
10
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Challenge

In the remote rural areas of northern Argentina, access to health care is extremely limited. Most families live far from hospitals or clinics, and regular check-ups for children are rare or nonexistent. Without early detection or preventive care, treatable conditions often go unnoticed. This project solves a critical gap: it brings consistent, professional, and compassionate health attention directly to the communities that need it most.

Solution

We organize three health missions per year to reach rural schools directly. A team of pediatricians, dentists, nurses, biochemists, nutritionists, and social workers provides on-site check-ups, dental care, and guidance. By bringing care to where children live and learn, we remove access barriers and promote early detection and prevention.

Long-Term Impact

By ensuring that children in rural areas receive consistent health check-ups, this project helps detect issues early, prevent complications, and promote lifelong healthy habits. Over time, it strengthens school communities, empowers families with knowledge, and builds a culture of care in regions where health services are scarce or absent. Healthier children mean stronger futures.

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Organization Information

Fundacion San Genaro

Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina
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Project Leader:
Patricio Marquinez
Villa Ojo de Agua , Santiago del Estero Argentina
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