We had a chance to sit down with our founder, Michael Donner and talk candidly about Barco’s Nightingales Foundation.  Below is part one of the conversation. Q.     What motivated you to start Barco’s Nightingales Foundation?   A.     For some time my wife Frida and I had been trying to think of a way to pay […]

We hope you enjoy this three minute documentary video, which shows in words and images the desperate need for clean water in Haiti.  We are continually blessed to be able to help build solar wells that provide access to fresh, life-saving water for thousands of women, children and families in Haitian communities. To watch the […]

A nurse is an integral part of the healthcare profession. There are a number of institutions all over the world which offer different courses in nursing. Nursing is not just an admirable profession and good way to earn a living, it is a profession that demands skills, hard work, and devotion.

Did you know that according to water.org: More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes.   Nearly all deaths, 99 percent, occur in the developing world. Lack of access to clean water and sanitation kills children at a rate equivalent of a jumbo jet crashing every four hours. 780 million […]

Nurse’s care and passion for what they do, are depicted in these photos taken by Phil Borges. These photos appear in the lobby of Barco Uniforms. It clearly shows our guests and employees that our community of compassion is growing. When you look into the soul of each nurse,  you see the reason for Barco’s […]

I want to take a moment to thank Rosemary for the time and effort she is giving to Barco’s Nightingales. We are working together on a project which we hope will help improve and elevate the image of nurses to the general public as well as to themselves. Her effort and energy has been great. […]

This story is such an emotional story to tell. While I was in Pucallpa Peru with the Resurge Medical team this young girl and her mother showed up on clinic day. Clinic day is the first day of patients coming to the hospital, at which time,  the potential children are met by the surgeon and pediatrician.  At […]

The spirit of children all around the globe is priceless. During my trip to Pucallpa, Peru with Resurge International, I had the pleasure and privilege to bring  back these photos. These photos were taken by a great photographer named Adam Forgash.  A heartfelt thanks to Adam. Children all around the world bring such spirit and energy.  When Barco’s […]

The loving touch of nurses is again in evident in this photo of nurse Diane holding precious Lourdes as she is brought from surgery to recovery.  Tina is preparing the bed which will comfort Lourdes as she wakes up.  I personally took this photo as I watched on.  The loving touch and professional care from […]

Piero from my trip to Peru was such a friendly and spirited 7 year old.   This photo was taken 2 days after his cleft palates was repaired . He was so friendly to me during his stay at the hospital that I wanted to say good bye before my trip home . This photo was […]