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The nursing profession has endured some of the most limiting and often demeaning stereotypes. From saint to doctor “wannabes,” from mother-figure to battle-axe, and perhaps the biggest and most widely accepted stereotype of them all: that nurses are supposed to be women. But like most stereotypes, these claims were not based in fact and are […]

As a nurse, it may seem odd to think of your chosen profession as a volunteer opportunity, after all, it’s what you do every single day for work.  Yet many nurses see their profession as a vocation. These nurses are typically those that become volunteers. A poll by the American Nursing Association found that 69% […]

Imagine that you live on a thousand acre ranch in the middle of a vast area of undeveloped land, and that the nearest medical help was three hours away, or that you live in the upper reaches of the mountains in a town without a doctor.  In rural areas like these the availability of medical […]

This story from our friends at Hispaniola Mountain Ministries (HMM) highlights the difference a small act of kindness can make and the profound impact it can have on both recipient and giver.

According to the United Nations World Food Program, 925 million people in the world don’t have enough to eat. That’s more than the entire population of the United States, Canada, and the European Union. Children make up the largest segment of this number and as a result often suffer from malnutrition that impacts their physical […]

At Barco’s Nightingales Foundation, we are avid supporters of Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. We believe that the youth who participate in these camp sessions are given a chance to feel “normal” and come away with self-confidence and skills that are often lost due to their illnesses. A multi-year study by the Yale University […]

We are delighted to introduce our newest partner, the Lighthouse Foundation of Corinth, MS. This amazing organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for youth across the world. Like Barco’s Nightingales Foundation, The Lighthouse Foundation works extensively in Haiti to better lives through social service and tangible programs. Barco’s Nightingales Foundation Newest Charity Partner Executive Director […]

We are saddened to hear the continued reports of the serious drought affecting Haiti. This extended drought, along with a spate of natural disasters in the past few years, has resulted in massive crop loss, lack of fresh water, and livestock die-off. An estimated 1.5 million Haitians face hunger due to poor harvests driven by […]

One of our passions at Barco’s Nightingales Foundation is to help improve the lives of children and their families by supporting volunteer nurses and medical missions that serve those in need. In our work with nonprofits dedicated to this effort, we hear much about burns as a global healthcare crisis. We took a closer look […]

A report issued by the World Bank concluded that despite moving from recovery from the devastating 7.0 earthquake to development, Haiti remains the poorest country in the Americas and one of the poorest in the world with significant needs in basic services. More than 6 million out of 10.4 million (59%) Haitians live under the […]