What is FISH?
Fellowship for International Service and Health (FISH) is a student-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to provide medical services to underserved populations. Founded at the University of California, Los Angeles, FISH works to connect students with a passion for helping others with those who most need their help. The organization allows undergraduate students the unique opportunity to learn basic medical screening, to work alongside doctors, dentists, pharmacists, optometrists, and surgeons in the field, and to gain meaningful experiences in global health and public service.
Fellowship for International Service and Health is an international service group: all our sponsored trips are to other countries. FISH volunteers travel to nations such as Mexico, Honduras, Romania, and the Philippines to run medical clinics, assist local healthcare professionals, conduct public health surveys, and improve local medical and social institutions. With each new member come the innovative ideas, fresh enthusiasm, and enormous effort that are responsible for the constant expansion of the scope of our services abroad.
FISH was founded by undergraduates looking to incorporate Christian teachings and ideals into practical medical service. Thus, our organization does have a traditional Christian heritage, but members are not required to be Christian. In fact, FISH accepts over 70 students a year from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, all united by the passion to drive positive change in the world.
Fellowship for International Service and Health is an international service group: all our sponsored trips are to other countries. FISH volunteers travel to nations such as Mexico, Honduras, Romania, and the Philippines to run medical clinics, assist local healthcare professionals, conduct public health surveys, and improve local medical and social institutions. With each new member come the innovative ideas, fresh enthusiasm, and enormous effort that are responsible for the constant expansion of the scope of our services abroad.
FISH was founded by undergraduates looking to incorporate Christian teachings and ideals into practical medical service. Thus, our organization does have a traditional Christian heritage, but members are not required to be Christian. In fact, FISH accepts over 70 students a year from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, all united by the passion to drive positive change in the world.
