Foundation for International Cardiac and Community Services

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Foundation for International Cardiac and Community Services

We are a nonprofit organization working to promote lasting community change in Kenya using healthcare. Our mission is to educate, elevate and empower

02/10/2026

Joined by Foundation, we had the privilege of visiting the girls at Hawkers Market Girls Center. Thanks to Shariffa, Isabella, and the many well-wishers who support their day-to-day operations, the girls are truly thriving.

They proudly showed us the beautiful bags and aprons they hand-make through the dressmaking course offered at the center, which is a powerful reminder of just how talented, grounded, and hardworking they are. Watching their growth, confidence, and humility is nothing short of inspiring.

These handmade bags are currently on sale, and every purchase goes directly toward motivating the girls and supporting the center, from buying materials to keeping the space running.

We are incredibly proud of them. They embody our mission to educate, elevate, and empower.

Visit our website on the link on our bio to read their full story and learn how you can support their programs.

02/06/2026

On our recent trip to Magadi, we had the privilege of teaching BLS and First Aid skills to the Lentorre staff.

In this video testimonial, the manager shared how valuable and impactful the training was, highlighting how they now confidently apply these skills in emergencies and share this knowledge with others.

It’s clear that the Lentorre team is educated, elevated, and empowered, perfectly embodying the mission of Global FICCS.

02/03/2026

In mathare, emergencies can happen when help isn’t always just around the corner. That’s why teaching students life-saving skills like chest compressions is so important.

They tell us these skills are important and empowering in that they can protect their friends, family, and neighbors. Since medical care access is limited due to financial issues.

At Global FICCS, we’re here to educate, elevate, and empower, giving young people the confidence and knowledge to act when it matters most.

We're always impressed with their courage to try and their zeal to learn. They show a lot of humility and grit. We're super proud of these young ones.

01/29/2026

We recently had another successful training at Lions, and it was such a meaningful experience for all of us. With the Global FICCS team and the Disque Foundation team in the room, there was a real sense of togetherness and shared purpose.

Led by Dr. Parag and Dr. Erin, we walked through ECG interpretation in a way that felt practical, clear, and encouraging. It wasn’t just about the content but about learning in a supportive space where questions were welcomed and everyone felt engaged.

We’re grateful for the time, the guidance, and the partnership that made this session special. Moments like these remind us why we do this work, to keep learning, keep growing, and continue to educate, elevate, and empower together.

01/19/2026

Last week reminded us how powerful partnership truly is. We had the privilege of spending time with our longtime partners, the Disque Foundation, who have walked this journey with Global FICCS for over a decade. Their belief in our mission and their continued support have made it possible for us to offer BLS, ACLS, and First Aid certifications, and to share life-saving educational content through their platform. We are deeply grateful for the role they play in helping our mission come to life.

What made the week even more meaningful was the opportunity to learn and grow together. The Disque Foundation team generously shared their knowledge through a practical and thoughtful workshop on nonprofit fundamentals, including website development, marketing, operations, and AI. These sessions gave us clarity, confidence, and fresh perspective on how we can serve better and work smarter.

As a team, we walked away feeling encouraged, supported, and empowered. We are excited to carry these lessons into our daily work as we continue to educate, elevate, and empower, while also allowing ourselves to be elevated along the way.

We were also grateful to be joined by our partners, Therapists Beyond Borders, who shared in this learning experience with us. Thank you to our partners for your trust, your generosity, and for growing with us.

01/11/2026

We've kicked off the year with a powerful retreat at Lentorre Lodge , strengthening our core team, reflecting on an impactful 2025, and planning an even stronger 2026. Beyond strategy and bonding, we also trained the incredible Lentorre staff in BLS and First Aid.

Being located deep in the wild, emergencies like heat exhaustion, snake bites, or animal injuries are real risks, so equipping the team with lifesaving skills means greater safety, confidence, and resilience. Even better, they can now pass this knowledge to the Magadi community, helping create local trainers and champions.

A huge thank you to group of companies and for continuously believing in our mission to educate, elevate, and empower

01/05/2026

None of this would be possible without the incredible FICCS' dream team.

Last year, your commitment, ideas, and countless brainstorming sessions helped bring our mission to educate, elevate, and empower to life.

As we step into this new year, we’re grateful for the work done and excited to keep building together with even more impact ahead✨

12/15/2025

Strong partnerships make meaningful impact possible.We’re grateful to Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital for trusting us to deliver another successful ACLS training.

Together, we continue to educate, elevate, and empower through medical training that saves lives.

11/28/2025

For years, the Magadi community has held a special place in our hearts. This week, we're celebrating the incredible progress we've witnessed there.

Our mission to educate, Elevate & Empower, is currently giving 21 courageous young Maasai girls the profound gift of a full school sponsorship. We’ve also delivered essentials like food, hygiene supplies, and first aid training, which is a critical support when the nearest medical help is hours away.

To see their courage blossom and their futures brighten is the greatest honor. We are simply walking alongside them.

Join us on December 7th for our annual fundraiser. Your contribution, a ripple or a wave, allows us to keep supporting communities like Magadi.

Thank you for making their stories and ours a shared journey of grit, hope, and opportunity

https://ficcs.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/25691

11/20/2025

We’re pleased to announce the Global FICCS Annual Fundraiser taking place on December 7th in Chicago.

For over a decade, FICCS has worked to Educate, Elevate, and Empower communities through healthcare training, mentorship, and scholarship. Our work has reached underserved regions, strengthened emergency response skills, supported girls through school, and built long-term community resilience.

This fundraiser is an opportunity for us to continue expanding that impact, and we warmly invite you to be part of it. Whether you join us in person or contribute from afar, your support directly transforms lives and creates lasting change.

📅 December 7th, 4:30pm–7:30pm

📍 Soul & Smoke – Rockwell on the River, Chicago

🎟️ Ticket/Donation Link: https://ficcs.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/25691

🌍 Learn more: www.globalficcs.org

Thank you for standing with us in building healthier, stronger, and empowered communities.

11/06/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to share the energy and success of our second ACLS training with the dedicated team at the Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital! This ongoing partnership is so much more than a training session; it's a profound investment in a sustainable future for their community.

Seeing the passion of these practitioners as they learn and grow truly embodies our 3E mission: We Educate with dedication, helping to Elevate their life-saving emergency skills. This, in turn, Empowers the hospital to provide consistently high-quality, reliable care for every patient who walks through their doors. We're not just leaving behind knowledge; we're building a legacy of confidence and competence. It’s an honor to work alongside them!

10/27/2025

They say follow your heart, we say scan it first!

Through our ECHO training, we learn how to see every beat, every rhythm, and every story the heart tells.Our ECHO sessions bring anatomy to life, teaching the skill (and art!) of heart imaging.

Because at Global FICCS, saving lives starts with understanding the rhythm that keeps them going.

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We are an organization devoted to fostering the development of education and healthcare services for underserved communities in East Africa.

We provide medical supplies and equipment, education, training and physician clinical services to Kenya. Dr. Patel and his team of doctors travel twice a year to Kenya to perform free surgeries and also provide medicine and supplies to local clinics and schools. Women and children are our priority as we work with AIDS orphans, young women's groups and disadvantaged populations.

Dr. Patel and FICCS has been performing cardiovascular surgeries, free of charge, and has donated over $2 million worth of medical supplies to hospitals in Kenya since 2003.