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Scotland's international healthcare charity relieving poverty & sickness in hard to reach communities

11/05/2026

Today, we're delighted to welcome two new directors to the EMMS International team: : Elaine Mulcahy, Director of Communications, and Vanessa Rhazali, Director of Fundraising.

Bringing extensive experience in fundraising, communications, health, and strategic leadership, Vanessa and Elaine join EMMS International at an important time in our work. Both bring a strong commitment to improving lives, a depth of professional expertise, and a clear understanding of the importance of strong organisations in delivering meaningful change. We are excited about the insight, energy and leadership they will bring to EMMS as we continue to work alongside partners to improve health and wellbeing in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Follow the link in the comments to find out more.

01/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who has already supported our appeal. Your generosity is helping invest in the next generation of healthcare workers in Malawi. If you have not yet given, there is still time to help train more young women to serve their communities via the link below.

22/04/2026

Could you help shape the future of EMMS International? We’re seeking new trustees to join our Board as we continue working to improve healthcare and strengthen communities around the world. We’d especially love to hear from people with skills in fundraising, international development, safeguarding, or communications and marketing, though we welcome interest from anyone who feels able to contribute. We add trustees on a rolling basis and are flexible about start dates. To find out more, write to Chair@emms.org.

21/04/2026

Take a moment to think about the future. After providing for your loved ones, you can make a lasting difference by leaving a gift in your Will to EMMS International.

Your legacy can help bring hope and healthcare to communities that need it most. Find out more about our free will writing service at www.emms.org/will

19/04/2026

“When I got selected, I felt my prayer had been answered.” Queen learned about the opportunity to study for a healthcare career while at church one Sunday. Her journey from uncertainty to becoming a healthcare worker shows how one opportunity can change a life.

Support more young women like Queen to train for careers in healthcare: www.emms.org/spring2026

18/04/2026

New research from rural Nepal highlights the heavy burden faced by people living with advanced illness and those who care for them. The study, which was funded as part of EMMS' Sunita project, found high levels of physical, emotional, social and spiritual suffering, alongside difficult decisions about whether families could afford to seek care far from home.

It is a powerful reminder of why palliative care matters. No one should face serious illness without support, pain relief and compassionate care. EMMS International is proud to support work that helps build understanding, strengthen services and advocate for better access to palliative care in underserved communities.

Full article via the link in the comments.

16/04/2026

A shortage of healthcare workers affects everything from safe births to everyday treatment for illness. At present, people have to travel long distances to get medical help, arriving to long queues at clinics and health cantres. Supporting healthcare training is not only about education. It is also about bringing care closer to home for families and communities. With your support, EMMS International is committed to strengthening healthcare where it is needed most.

14/04/2026

At EMMS International, we believe lasting change comes through people, partnership and local leadership. That means investing in healthcare workers, strengthening local systems and supporting communities for the long term.

12/04/2026

Queen grew up in a family of twelve in Malawi, where there was no money for university. Today, she is a medical assistant serving more than 11,000 people in a rural health centre. Her story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when a young woman is given the opportunity to train.

Read more and support the appeal:
https://www.emms.org/post/queen-s-story-from-uncertainty-to-opportunity

09/04/2026

In rural Malawi, many families still face long journeys to reach healthcare. One of the most powerful ways to change that is to help train more healthcare workers from the communities that need them most.

Our new appeal is supporting young women to train for careers in healthcare, creating opportunity for them and bringing care closer to home for others.

Train one woman. Strengthen a whole community.

Show your support via the link in the comments.

01/04/2026

Details of the impact of cuts to the UK's international development spending were recently released. Our CEO, Dr Cathy Ratcliff, responded in her role as Board Chair of Scotland's International Development Alliance:

“These allocations confirm the reality of the cuts to the aid budget announced by the UK Government last year. At a time of growing conflict, climate shocks and economic insecurity, cutting development spending is not only harmful for communities around the world, it is short-sighted for the UK too. Effective aid helps prevent crises from deepening, supports stability and builds the international relationships on which our shared security and prosperity depend. These decisions will also be felt here in Scotland, where organisations and partnerships with deep roots in communities around the world are facing yet more uncertainty. If the UK Government is serious about global leadership, it should not only protect aid, but pursue fairer solutions on debt and tax that help countries invest in their own futures.”

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Norton Park, 57 Albion Road
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+441313133828

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http://www.emms.org/

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