EMAS CANADA is a Christian, interdenominational, charitable, non-
governmental organization (NGO) based in Canada and in Hong Kong,
that partners with organizations overseas in healthcare initiatives.

Learn more about
EMAS CANADA
by downloading our
Intro Pamphlet.

Healing Today...Teaching for Tomorrow, and for Eternity

EMAS is a registered charity, BN/Registration Number 12989 5033 RR0001.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to heal, teach, and serve
those in need, in a Christ-like manner.

Our Vision:

A Christian healthcare ministry promoting and providing:

• the formation of disciples in all nations;

• excellent medical and spiritual care for those in need;

• a whole person approach to healthcare;

• healthcare teams: individuals recruited, equipped and supported;

• health workers in the field-taught, mentored and encouraged in
  medical and spiritual excellence;

• strong health infrastructures;

• public policies promoting health and reducing poverty;

• networks and partnerships with other Christ-centred ministries;

• enrichment through cross-cultural experience;

• programs that are well-managed and cost-effective.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Christ-likeness

• Integrity

• Excellence

• Cultural awareness

EMAS History and Operations:

EMAS was founded in Canada in 1948. From the mid-80's to 2007, EMAS has worked closely with the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada. The work in Asia, Africa, South America, the Caribbean and Europe has now grown significantly. Today we need leaders to make contacts and take teams into new locations. There may be a place for you on EMAS medical-dental teams.

EMAS works overseas partnering with organizations whose statement of faith is compatible with ours. EMAS coordinates medical-dental programs in which there is both a clinical and spiritual aspect. We believe in a team concept of mission. We define the term "medical-dental" to include team members with a broad range of skills that contribute to the specific purpose and goal of each program. We endeavor to maintain professional competence.

EMAS works internationally with the disadvantaged. Our relationship to those we serve is covenantal, ensuring the dignity of the individual made in the image of God. We partner with Christian organizations in developing countries that have a vision for providing healthcare to their communities. We attempt to build up and nurture the programs they initiate through the provision of continuing medical education. Program sustainability is our goal.

Click to download our history booklet entitled "To All The World."

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60 YEARS of Service

For 60 years, EMAS has been assisting with healthcare initiatives overseas, initially by sending medical supplies and equipment to church-related healthcare centres. Over time, this evolved to include sending healthcare professionals, for both education of national professionals and hands-on treatment of patients and surgery. EMAS also assists overseas partners with a diverse variety of health-related projects, including a feeding centre, provision of clean water and assistance with existing clinics. EMAS responds as needs and opportunities arise in countries around the world.

Click to view a video of EMAS missions projects.

Who's Who
at EMAS

See list of Board
of Directors, EMAS
staff members
and Missions
Team Leaders.

Statement
of Faith

Click to view our Statement of Faith.

EMAS Projects
See details of our projects and our involvement in each country.

 

For Help
getting your project up and running, click the following:

Project Help brochure (pdf)

 

Team Mission Trips

Are you
able to help EMAS fulfill its vision?

Perhaps EMAS can help you go where God is leading you.

See information on Team
Mission Trips.

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1948–2008