I’m working with a local non profit in Cali, Colombia, that converted a small ship into a hospital. We sail up and down the remote Pacific coast of Colombia on 10 day missions, acting as the sole health care provider/educator to the thousands of Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and displaced populations affected by the armed conflict. It’s difficult but necessary work. Many of our patients have never seen a doctor before ​in their lives. If anyone has interest in capacitating us in any way, or getting engaged to help these isolated people, or just to say hello, please reach out.
bennettkissel@gmail.com
www.barcohospitalhsr.org (under construction)

In other news, my sister, Bianca CdeP 2004, is now a mother which makes me an uncle; and my other sister, Marguerite CdeP 2005, is now engaged—which means I will soon have a new brother. Grateful for all that, and more. Sending you all my very best.

Bennett Kissel CdeP 2007