{"id":71,"date":"2020-04-07T16:22:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T23:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stagingmedical.wpengine.com\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2024-11-11T15:03:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T23:03:29","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/about\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k8ql7r9r-8244052b04d7e4ae0bda9e189ce02391\">\n.avia-section.av-k8ql7r9r-8244052b04d7e4ae0bda9e189ce02391{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lightstock_73197_max_april_panoedit.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-k8ql7r9r-8244052b04d7e4ae0bda9e189ce02391 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.2;\nbackground-color:#020202;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div 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post-entry-71'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2te7j-92cc63a7d064ad871d472394e8a430a9\">\n.flex_column.av-2te7j-92cc63a7d064ad871d472394e8a430a9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2te7j-92cc63a7d064ad871d472394e8a430a9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-k8s0nmem-11b6975c9668a8596c5e2410ac83bd1d  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-28jlb-d2dce4996f54df313d3b49e900c951f1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is Medical Ambassadors International? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is Medical Ambassadors International? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is Medical Ambassadors International? \">What is Medical Ambassadors International? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Medical Ambassadors International (MAI) is an international Christian organization working to impact the lives of children, women, and men by addressing the root causes of poverty, disease, and hopelessness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ybbf-1160a6abe1082ec0d1b6f13178df4592'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why does MAI exist?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why does MAI exist?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why does MAI exist?\">Why does MAI exist?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MAI exists to \u2018make Wholistic disciples who make wholistic disciples\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Talking about the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fMOlfsR7SMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Golden Circle<\/a>\u2019 at a TED talk a few years ago, Simon Sinek pointed out that knowing \u2018why\u2019 an organization exists is critical for it to be effective. \u2018What\u2019 it does and \u2018How\u2019 it does it is subservient to the \u2018Why\u2019. MAI exists to make Wholistic disciples of Jesus who replicate and reach out to others to disciple them. These wholistic disciples use CHE as the tool to bring about movements of transformation by healing lives and transforming communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1r2nn-0733865d756191cde3ca9aafabc7c64d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Whom do you serve?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Whom do you serve?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Whom do you serve?\">Whom do you serve?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We work with individuals of all walks of life with special concern for the poor. We serve people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1rxd7-763a2cc20dd796f4e18fac331841fd7c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What makes MAI stand out among like-minded organizations?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What makes MAI stand out among like-minded organizations?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What makes MAI stand out among like-minded organizations?\">What makes MAI stand out among like-minded organizations?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MAI is engaged in community development, it is not a relief organization. With over 40 years of experience and field-tested teaching methods, MAI was the incubator out of which grew Community Health Evangelism (CHE).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical Ambassadors is the initiator and founding member of the Global CHE Network.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Ambassadors\u2019 staff plays key roles in equipping and mentoring many organizations and mission agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Over 5,000 CHE lesson plans have been created and made available to others.<\/li>\n<li>MAI facilitates <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/trainings\/\">training seminars<\/a> that are held around the world. Medical Ambassadors has field-tested and continues to adapt the CHE strategy in new and exciting ways.<\/li>\n<li>MAI developed <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/our-programs\/#womens-life\">Women\u2019s Cycle of Life<\/a> to address the needs of women globally.<\/li>\n<li>MAI created the CHE-based <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/our-programs\/\">Men Matter<\/a> curriculum to reach the needs of men.<\/li>\n<li>MAI field tested and produced a <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/our-programs\/#che-for-disabled\">CHE program<\/a> for the disabled.<\/li>\n<li>MAI will provide staff consultants to train around the world with various entities who want to start and grow a CHE program. Consultants have many years of field experience creating CHE programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-anqy3-005fb87e73ea2a638d9c98509fb63aca'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"In which countries do you work?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: In which countries do you work?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: In which countries do you work?\">In which countries do you work?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are currently working ourselves or with other agencies in over 75 countries. For more information, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/where\/\"><strong>Where We Work<\/strong><\/a> page. Some regions are not publicly disclosed for security reasons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-wn4r-fedc5c3fec10d00f8660500a544b80ab'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How does evangelism fit into what you do?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How does evangelism fit into what you do?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How does evangelism fit into what you do?\">How does evangelism fit into what you do?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Jesus taught and demonstrated a life of service and self-sacrifice. He related to people with grace and truth. We seek to present Jesus as the Bible portrays Him. We cannot and do not compel belief. We do not require anyone to be or become a Christian in order to join a training or receive services. But we rejoice with individuals when they discover God loves them and sent His Son so they might find a personal relationship with Him.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-w2u7-136d9fa12bb962c3728a955243045988'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you work with nationals in ministry?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you work with nationals in ministry?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you work with nationals in ministry?\">Do you work with nationals in ministry?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Absolutely. We have a small paid leadership staff worldwide largely composed of nationals who work directly with communities\/villages. These nationals speak the local languages and are knowledgeable of local customs and cultures. MAI\u2019s focus is on equipping and empowering local people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-88i4n-1984bfd82a812699c60076e493ca6d34'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much does it cost to change a community?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does it cost to change a community?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does it cost to change a community?\">How much does it cost to change a community?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MAI has been thoroughly vetted by third party philanthropic counsel Calvin Edwards and Company to be selected for the sixth year in a row to receive the Top 10 ministries with a highest return on investment for the Kingdom of God.\u00a0Our cost is $0.93 cents per person served. You can review our <a href=\"https:\/\/roiministry.org\/medical-ambassadors-international\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Return on Investment Report by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-78our-1988ab348f39a2743c82b638d59c8c2f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long has MAI been in operation?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long has MAI been in operation?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long has MAI been in operation?\">How long has MAI been in operation?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MAI was founded in 1980. In the following years, our work has expanded to serve thousands of communities around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6wqdj-6d0d6203762948119fbaacf16e4fb879'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is MAI affiliated with any church or denomination?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is MAI affiliated with any church or denomination?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is MAI affiliated with any church or denomination?\">Is MAI affiliated with any church or denomination?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MAI is a non-denominational Christian development organization. We are not formally associated with any particular church or denomination. See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/statement-of-faith\/\">MAI\u2019s Statement of Faith<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6ght3-9143f4e1d69d5b6873551d381452746b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is your connection with the Global CHE Network?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is your connection with the Global CHE Network?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is your connection with the Global CHE Network?\">What is your connection with the Global CHE Network?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Global CHE Network is a collaboration of many organizations that use the CHE strategy. MAI led in the initiation of the Global CHE Network (GCN) and is one of its founding members. MAI contributed many of the original lessons in the CHE curriculum database and continues to add to it along with other organizations. MAI is a leader among members of GCN in its willingness to provide field consultation to other groups by using our regional staff worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5tx5j-635ce5aa3462620fcda2c04489ee9f2f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why do you start with community health?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why do you start with community health?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why do you start with community health?\">Why do you start with community health?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>It is often a critical element missing in impoverished communities.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention is the most effective approach to many (not all) health problems.<\/li>\n<li>Community health programs reduce the load on clinics and hospitals, allowing them to focus on more serious illnesses.<\/li>\n<li>A volunteer-based community health program empowers people to take responsibility for their own lives and the future of their community. It is highly complementary to broader development goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-57x97-04415bc04f06e1d5f45fd1d88f2dbeed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why do you focus on teaching volunteers?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why do you focus on teaching volunteers?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why do you focus on teaching volunteers?\">Why do you focus on teaching volunteers?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A volunteer-based, people-centered approach builds strong community leadership and enables them to take responsibility for their own improvement. This affects the total quality of their lives. Also, other villages can duplicate what they have seen because they only need teachable volunteers, rather than outside funding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4gu97-fd82fe84f1431f99ba6d8a8b4303aaa6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do you measure impact?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do you measure impact?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do you measure impact?\">How do you measure impact?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In studies done by independent outside experts in the Congo, Cambodia, and the Philippines, we have seen dramatic reductions in infant mortality rates, and rates and incidence of malnutrition. We have also seen significant increases in local enterprises, people professing faith in Christ, and church growth. We are actively engaged in refining the methods and criteria used to measure impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-45g83-652700a855a57cdfce8ad1a409f7de00'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What percentage of your contributions go to fundraising and administration costs?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What percentage of your contributions go to fundraising and administration costs?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What percentage of your contributions go to fundraising and administration costs?\">What percentage of your contributions go to fundraising and administration costs?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/audited-financial-reports\/\">Click here<\/a> to view our most recent audited financials.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charitynavigator.org\/ein\/942691184\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Click here<\/a> to view our 100% 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3ex7j-bea1fb3e6fccb753fe33cad35dd11d92'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you receive government money?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you receive government money?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you receive government money?\">Do you receive government money?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are supported by the voluntary contributions of individuals, churches, foundations, and businesses that desire to share this ministry of compassion in Christ\u2019s name. It is our practice to refuse funding that would restrict our freedom to integrate the spiritual and physical dimensions of the Gospel in our work and\/or the training we provide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-95u7-2f115105b3e37e8907464b22765d0207'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I get a job at MAI?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I get a job at MAI?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I get a job at MAI?\">Can I get a job at MAI?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Full- or part-time missionary positions become available as needs grow in the field. Typically, nationals fill these roles. However, expatriate missionaries are also needed at times. If you are interested in serving with MAI, please send inquiry to<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:info@med-amb.org?subject=I%20am%20interested%20in%20serving%20with%20MAI\">info@med-amb.org<\/a>. These positions are not salaried but require self-raised funding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6ui7-7eb576afd2adc0d49b4e7fe0028fb2e7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you have opportunities for short-term service?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you have opportunities for short-term service?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you have opportunities for short-term service?\">Do you have opportunities for short-term service?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our primary focus is a process that takes time and expense for committed long-term workers. However, there are opportunities for short-term mission service by church teams and individuals supporting ongoing established field projects. Generally, you would come at the invitation of the local team. To learn more about our training specifically for short-term church mission trips visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/trainings\/\">MAI Trainings<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1e3an-d7629a67236badee81917b95c816e9e2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Where can I learn more about MAI?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Where can I learn more about MAI?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Where can I learn more about MAI?\">Where can I learn more about MAI?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MAI has skilled trainers and field-experienced consultants who are willing to work with others anywhere in the world. Please visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/trainings\/\">Trainings<\/a> page for information about training events held on a regular basis at locations in the U.S. and around the world. Or contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@med-amb.org\">info@med-amb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-136e7-d4e847364e5933d69d3d96a2c1065dbf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who is serving on the MAI Board of Directors?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who is serving on the MAI Board of Directors?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who is serving on the MAI Board of Directors?\">Who is serving on the MAI Board of Directors?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.reliantcreative.org\/medical-ambasadors\/old-site\/about\/board\/\">Click here<\/a> to view those currently serving on the MAI Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2a383-4ae4123900e1153a0034f837ef78d135'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-21' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How are Community Health Evangelism (CHE) workers supported?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How are Community Health Evangelism (CHE) workers supported?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How are Community Health Evangelism (CHE) workers supported?\">How are Community Health Evangelism (CHE) workers supported?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-21' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Local CHE volunteers are not paid. Many trainers are compensated only for their work expenses and volunteer their time. Master trainers who work full-time receive a salary on a par with a teacher in their area. Trainers live in poverty zones and are dedicated to their work. Your gifts make their work possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1hbhz-0e07a31724f5a8d2dfc8e26ca17c93a0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-22' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you believe community health education is sufficient in itself as an answer to people\u2019s health needs?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you believe community health education is sufficient in itself as an answer to people\u2019s health needs?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you believe community health education is sufficient in itself as an answer to people\u2019s health needs?\">Do you believe community health education is sufficient in itself as an answer to people\u2019s health needs?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-22' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. We recognize there are acute illnesses that require curative care. Our efforts to establish community health programs are best understood as complementary to and supportive of clinics and hospitals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-14bwn-21231473c9fc0bbb670ee57918b81181'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-23' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you need medical professionals?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you need medical professionals?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you need medical professionals?\">Do you need medical professionals?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-23' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. Many of our senior leadership are trained MDs, nurses, or Public Health professionals. If you are a medical professional interested in serving with MAI in the context of our emphasis on community health and wholistic development, we would love to talk with you. Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Erikal@med-amb.org\">Erikal@med-amb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m3dmoz8e-d2b1adbdbcf93a38adbc4047389c0e7d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-24' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-24' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-24' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SMS Consent &amp; Privacy\" data-title-open=\"SMA Consett &amp; Privacy Statement\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SMS Consent &amp; Privacy\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SMS Consent &amp; Privacy\">SMS Consent &amp; Privacy<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-24' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-24' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>About our texting service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By joining our text service you can expect to receive messages about our programs and events. We will never share or sell your mobile number or data. You can opt-out anytime by texting the word \u201cSTOP\u201d or \u201cQUIT\u201d. Text \u201cHELP\u201d for help. Message &amp; data rates may apply. Up to 4 msgs\/month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMS Terms &amp; Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>MEDICAL AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL <\/em>is committed to building user trust and confidence by promoting and complying with the use of business practices that help protect the privacy of the user and his\/her data. For more information you can view a copy of our company\u2019s\u00a0<u>privacy policy<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><em>MEDICAL AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL<\/em>\u00a0offers recurring text message services. By opting-in to any such service, you are confirming your entry into a recurring texting program and you give your consent to <em>MEDICAL AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL<\/em>\u00a0to use an automatic system to deliver text messages to the phone number to which you have directed it to transmit text messages. Message frequency varies.<\/p>\n<p><em>MEDICAL AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL <\/em>does not charge for our texting service; however,\u00a0message and data rates may apply\u00a0from your mobile carrier. Participation in the service is standard rated (no premium content). Subject to the terms and conditions of your mobile carrier, you may receive text messages sent to your mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p>By providing your consent to participate in our texting service, you approve any such charges from your mobile carrier. Charges for text messages may appear on your mobile phone bill or be deducted from your prepaid balance.<\/p>\n<p><em>MEDICAL AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL <\/em>reserves the right to terminate the SMS service, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. The information in any message may be subject to certain time lags and\/or delays. If you have any questions or need help, text HELP into the text thread.<\/p>\n<p>To stop receiving text messages, text\u00a0STOP or QUIT. By enrolling in the texting service, you consent that after having submitted a request to opt-out you will receive one (1) final message confirming that you have been removed from the system. 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