Nov 16

Amelika’s Life-Saving Surgery

When Amelika* was 12 years old, she noticed that something was wrong. She would lose her breath walking from the living room to her bedroom, and she was constantly feeling …

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May 25

Bringing life-saving surgery to Tonga – Amelika’s story

From the outside, Amelika* looks like any other 14-year-old girl. But on the inside, Amelika’s heart is failing. When she was 12 years old, Amelika would lose her breath walking …

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Mar 17

The Open Line Newsletter – March 2022

A message from Annette Baldwin, Interim Operations Coordinator “I am excited for what lies ahead for us and hope that you will continue to stay on this journey with Open …

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Nov 25

Training Nurses in Nepal

“I knew about prolapse but I didn’t have the appropriate knowledge and skills for examination and management of the case.” Ranjita is an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife in Nepal. For three …

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Nov 12

Support for Tonga during COVID-19

While COVID-19 prevents Open Heart International volunteers from travelling to Tonga, advances in internet connectivity on the friendly islands is making remote support easier than ever before. The original project …

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