IMR has been on the ground since October 2017 teaming with local community organizations in Vieques to bring direct aid and supplies to the victims of Hurricane Maria. Vieques, a small island southeast of mainland Puerto Rico, was particularly hard hit by the hurricane and has had a long-standing history of health disparities for the last few decades. Currently there is no hospital on the island and residents seeking emergency and obstetric care must take a ferry to the mainland.

IMR has aided Vieques by providing direct medical care, home visits, and workshops on health and wellness at local schools. In the coming months, IMR hopes to expand our role in strengthening the health system in Vieques by training local healthcare workers in emergency protocols and mental health crisis. All of this is possible through our partnership with Vieques Love, the leading community group.  

Read our blog for updates about our project in Puerto Rico