AYUDA 2026 Campo Amigo Program

Hello everyone, thank you so much for taking the time to come to my fundraising page! I am excited to share that, this summer, I will be volunteering with American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad, Inc. (AYUDA) in the Dominican Republic. AYUDA is an organization that uses a peer-leadership model where international volunteers work alongside local youth living with diabetes. 

One of AYUDA's founding principles is, "A lack of education is just as dangerous as a lack of insulin". In underseverd communities, it can be shocking just how many children with diabetes may face complications due to a lack of knowledge of how best to manage their condition. AYUDA, with AYUDA’s partner organization, Aprendiendo a Vivir (“learning to live”), will help organize hands-on community education and outreach initiatives through a week long camp for children and young adults living with Type-1 Diabetes. If you know me, you know it's been a life-long dream of mine to work for underserved communities in the clinical space, and AYUDA feels like a meaningful step towards that goal for me.

Remaining a grassroots organization, AYUDA is driven by sponsorships from its volunteer base, ensuring that donations go directly toward sustaining impactful, long-term programs in the Dominican Republic. Without the dedication of volunteers and supporters, AYUDA would not be able to continue serving local diabetes communities. 

Any donation is greatly appreciated - your support helps ensure that diabetes education programs in the Domincan Republic continue reaching young people and their families.

Again, thank you so much for your support, it truly means the world to me!