Vichada: Bringing Health to Remote Communities

Investigative Journalist | Director | Producer

In Colombia’s most remote regions, access to healthcare depends on reaching communities where roads end and rivers begin.

Americares Colombia’s mobile clinics delivers essential medical care to Indigenous communities in remote areas of the department of Vichada, reaching them by land and river. By working closely with these communities, Americares ensures they receive the care they need while bridging gaps in healthcare access.

Committed to making a lasting impact, Americares remains dedicated to providing essential care and improving the health and well-being of these communities.

Colombia Patient Highlight: Skarlett

Investigative Journalist | Director | Producer

For Skarlett, access to healthcare was not only about survival, but about being seen, respected, and treated with dignity.

Meet Skarlett, a Venezuelan trans woman who migrated to Colombia in search of safety and dignity amid the ongoing socioeconomic crisis in her home country. From the moment Americares opened its doors in Santa Marta, she became one of its first patients, receiving free medical care, psychological support, and essential medications.

For three years, Americares provided consistent and compassionate care, becoming a lifeline for Skarlett as she navigated both her health challenges and the realities of life as a trans migrant. Until her passing in 2022, the organization remained a steadfast source of support, ensuring she was treated with respect and humanity throughout her final years.

This story was produced to shed light on the intersecting struggles of trans women, migrants, and those facing critical health needs in humanitarian settings, highlighting both the resilience of individuals like Skarlett and the crucial role of organizations providing inclusive care.

Colombia Patient Highlight: Skarlett