About IMEC
IMEC’s Mission Statement
IMEC's Mission is to serve doctors and nurses in developing countries by providing them with quality tools to advance the standard of health care for their nation's poor. IMEC fulfills its mission by working with other humanitarian organizations to revitalize existing, impoverished hospitals in the developing world, with donated surplus medical equipment and supplies that are acquired, repaired and packaged by dedicated volunteers.
IMEC’s Guiding Principles
We serve all who need us, without regard for religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation.
We perform every task with respect for those we serve, and those who give so freely of their time.
We are a path for caring and dedicated volunteers to usefully serve those in need.
We promote a spirit of trust and cooperation among the partner organizations with whom we collaborate.
We remain focused and true to our mission, regardless of the circumstances.
IMEC’s Operating Standards
We serve the needs of local doctors and nurses, relying on their knowledge of what medical equipment and supplies will best help them to provide care for their patients.
No payment is ever required from the receiving hospital or clinic, because we believe that they should never have to pay for our surplus medical equipment or supplies.
We acquire our equipment through donations from medical companies and hospitals, and package the medical equipment in complete medical suites for delivery.
When necessary, we purchase new equipment in order to provide a complete medical suite.
All medical equipment and supplies are packaged and shipped with respect for the recipients in good working order and appropriate to the technical resources of the areas we serve.
We supply medical suites to revitalize and upgrade existing hospitals and clinics, as we believe this is the most efficient way to significantly improve health care in developing countries.