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Highlighted Accomplishments
1965 - 2007
The below figures represent highlights of the combined results from all
our years in Latin America.
Family Health Projects
| Immunizations administered | 7,917,580 |
| Latrines constructed | 36,844 |
| Animals vaccinated against rabies | 470,576 |
| Fuel-efficient stoves constructed | 4,585 |
| Hand-washing facilities constructed | 4,415 |
| Water storage tanks constructed | 2,848 |
| Grain storage sheds constructed | 1,663 |
| Family gardens planted | 1,513 |
| Homes improvements (floors, roofs, shelves) |
3,009 |
| Toothbrushes/dental kits distributed | 1,550,048 |
| Oral rehydration therapy packets distributed |
61,894 |
| Medical, nutrition & vision screenings conducted |
63,904 |
| Eyeglasses distributed | 51,682 |
| Audiological exams conducted | 5,713 |
Community Health Projects
| Trees planted | 262,462 |
| Community/school gardens planted | 7,033 |
| Community centers, clinics & schools built or renovated |
2,022 |
| Health education sessions conducted | 107,543 |
| Environmental improvement efforts & trash pick-ups | 1,650 |
| Playgrounds and parks developed or improved |
578 |
| Community groups formed | 1,535 |
