The Starfish Project – Projet Étoile de Mer
Once a man was walking on the beach. He saw thousands of starfish scattered on the beach. They needed to get back to the ocean just to survive. Further [...]
Welcome Dr. Robert Forsey
It is our pleasure to welcome Dr. Robert Forsey to the EMAS Canada Board. Dr. Robert Forsey has been a family physician and teacher in Goose Bay, Labrador since 1988. He does [...]
Our May 2021 EMASSARY Newsletter is Available Now
Our May 2021 EMASSARY has begun landing in mailboxes across Canada. In this edition, Executive Director, Dr. Peter Agwa, shares about the hope we have for the future, you [...]
Celebrating the Women Serving with EMAS Canada
By Peter Agwa Many women work hard away from the spotlight of team reports. That means there are many women that no list could do justice in honoring them. [...]
China South Team Update
We have come through a challenging year in 2020, but in learning to adapt and change with the times, the China South Team are still serving those in need. [...]
In Memory of Dr Roberts
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Paul Roberts who died peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Dr. Paul Roberts (March [...]
Our 2020 Year-end Newsletter is Out!
Your December 2020 Edition of the EMAS Newsletter, the EMASSARY is out now. It has been a challenging year, but we still have good news to share. Executive Director, [...]
Why We Ride
In October 2020, various members of EMAS Canada volunteers and staff participated in the Ride for Refuge. Due to the Corona virus, the virtual event allowed participants to ride [...]
Life-changing Surgery Means Brighter Future for a Young Mother
by Melony Teague Your support for our annual trips to Ecuador is changing lives. I bet you have heard that before, but take a moment to imagine this scenario: [...]
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Winston Chow
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Dr. Winston Chow who died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 3, 2020 and we celebrate [...]
UPDATE on EMAS DR CONGO PROJECT 2020
With the arrival of the pandemic, travel has been restricted. This short video from Dr. Nancy wood will update you on all you need to know in response to [...]
We Now Have a Virtual Office
As of May 2020, we have moved to having virtual offices. This means that our mailing address has changed. We are excited for what the future will bring. Take [...]
Forging Ahead Together
All of EMAS’ projects plan to survive the pandemic, but three quarters of EMAS’ volunteers will not travel in 2020 due to the pandemic. When teams travel again, they will [...]
News From The Office April 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking all measures necessary to keep our staff and their families safe, as well as our volunteers. As of the end of March, [...]
India North 2020 Trip a Success
by Dr. Stephen & Dr. Stephanie Milone As team leaders for India North, we are pleased to inform the EMAS family of our latest team visit to Herbertpur, India. [...]
Thank You And Farewell to Henk Visser
It is a pleasure as the current Chair of the Board to thank our Past-Chair, Dr. Hendrick Visser, for his years of service on the Board of EMAS. Henk [...]
Seeing the Face of God
By Dr. Remy Fu Tam Praise the Lord for a successful mission to Bali in June/July, 2019. The theme for our trip was the Beatitudes as recorded in Matthew [...]
Exploratory Mission to Gutu Mission Hospital Masvingo, Zimbabwe
by Peter Agwa In June/July 2019, we traveled on a learning mission, to investigate through experience, observation, and dialogue about the needs of Reformed Church in Zimbabwe health services [...]
Operation Esperanza Touching Lives in Ecuador
by Janet Greidanus Again this year (2019) we have been so blessed on our Mission to Cuenca, Ecuador,” said orthopaedic surgeon, Thomas Greidanus. “We were able to do a [...]
Our May 2019 Edition of the EMASSARY is out!
We are bombarded with troubling news every day, but it is good to hear some good news nowadays. We have the pleasure of announcing our May 2019 EMASSARY is [...]
Why Non-Medical Team Support Matters
by Beatrice Vandervelde I have now been on two medical missions to Vietnam. Since I don’t have medical training, I come as team support. What would my role be? [...]
Haiti Trip 2019 Cancellation
TRIP CANCELLATION NOTICE To protect our volunteers and in keeping with our policies, EMAS has had to cancel the Hand-In-Hand-with-Haiti 2019 mission due to a travel advisory. The EMAS [...]
Farewell and Thanks from EMAS Board
Dr. Garth Slysz, MD. has resigned from the EMAS Board effective February 5th 2019. He will be taking on more responsibility with the Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism, Canada [...]
Compassion Leads Us to Action
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36) Jesus responded to the needs of [...]
Teaching and Equipping For the Future
Empowering Local Leaders The inaugural Université Lumière Interprofessional Student Elective initiative kicked off in February 2018 during the fourteenth EMAS Canada (Hand in Hand with Haiti) trip to Haiti. [...]