Welcome to MedTreks Kenya
A Global Health Field Course Rooted in Connection, Community & Capacity-Building
Welcome to our MedTreks Kenya Global Health program! This is an ongoing collaboration between health professionals committed to advancing global health through education, connection, and sustainable impact.
In partnership with Village HopeCore International (HopeCore)—a trusted Kenyan NGO based at the foot of Mt. Kenya—this program is the result of a relationship that began 25 years ago (more on our history below). Since then, MedTreks has worked closely with HopeCore to design a global health experience that goes beyond short-term outreach.
Through clinical training, public health education, and cross-cultural exchange, MedTreks Kenya helps build local capacity while offering healthcare professionals a hands-on, immersive, and ethically grounded approach to global health. At MedTreks, we believe that meaningful global health work is rooted in long-term partnerships, mutual learning, and respect for the communities we serve. To this date we have brought over 100 medical professionals to Kenya through our program in the last 10 years.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kenya!
Why This Program Exists
Strengthening the Global Health Workforce
Too often, global health experiences can feel superficial and transactional—brief visits that risk becoming a “band-aid” approach, offering short-term solutions without investing in long-term change. MedTreks Kenya was created as a response to that model.
This program exists to train the next generation of global health professionals to engage responsibly, respectfully, and with a deep understanding of context and collaboration. Our goal is not to “drop in and help,” but to build long-term capacity by learning from and working alongside local leaders who are transforming health outcomes across an entire region. It is built to foster real partnerships and support community-led solutions that endure long after we’ve gone home.
Village HopeCore International is a community-based organization in Chogoria, Kenya, dedicated to transforming the health and economic wellbeing of rural families. HopeCore’s work now reaches over 700 villages on the slopes of Mt. Kenya—an astounding impact made possible by a model rooted in education, healthcare delivery, and economic empowerment. Through this partnership, students and professionals are invited into a living example of grassroots public health in action—to see firsthand how locally driven solutions can lead to lasting global impact.
Clinical Global Health Field Course
About Our Program
Our MedTreks Kenya Clinical & Global Health Field Course Program is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance clinical learning and healthcare capacity for U.S. medical professionals, students, and Kenyan healthcare teams. With Sub-Saharan Africa representing only 3% of the global health workforce yet bearing 24% of the global disease burden (WHO), this program fosters a field-based clinical knowledge exchange. Participants engage in three primary areas:
Primary Areas of Participant Involvement:
- Clinical Care: Hands-on experience alongside Kenyan healthcare providers in hospitals and community clinics.
- Public Health & Community Outreach: Participating in health education, screenings, and preventive programs.
- Global Health Learning & Research: Engaging in workshops, case discussions, and collaborative research projects.
The MedTreks Kenya Global Health Field Course is a one-of-a-kind CME/CE experience that combines on the ground global health experience while witnessing the heart and soul of Africa. Designed for healthcare professionals, this week-long program takes you to the heart of rural Kenya, where you’ll work alongside local health teams, participate in public health outreach, and engage in cross-cultural learning with Village HopeCore International. The journey concludes with a 3-day luxury safari—an incredible opportunity to witness the wildlife in their natural habitat, a chance to reflect in the wild beauty of Kenya.
Our roots in Kenya run deep—this program was built on decades of trust, shared vision, and family legacy.
I first came to Chogoria in 1987 as a child, accompanying my parents on a global health field course. My father, Dr. Phil Rasori, partnered with Dr. Kajira Mugambi to launch Village HopeCore International in 2000, starting with microloans for local women. Since then, HopeCore has grown to serve over 700 villages and 450,000 people. After returning to Kenya post-college, I began shaping what would become MedTreks Kenya. In 2017, we launched our first trip—and we’ve been back every year since. This isn’t just a program we run—it’s a community we’re deeply committed to.
~ Ari Rasori, MedTreks Kenya Founder & Director
Experience Kenya through the eyes of those who know it well. With over 40 years of history leading trips to Kenya, our team brings a depth of local knowledge, trusted relationships, and logistical expertise that allows us to offer truly immersive—and incredibly safe—experiences. This isn’t your average global health trip. From meaningful cultural exchanges to working alongside local healthcare teams in the field, every element is thoughtfully designed to connect you with the heart of Kenya. Because of our long-standing presence and partnerships in the region, our guests are welcomed not as tourists, but as part of the community. It’s this unique access and authenticity that makes the MedTreks Kenya experience so special—and why so many participants return year after year.
There’s a certain magic in Chogoria. It’s in the sound of morning birdsong outside the clinic gates, the warmth of tea shared after a long day in the field, the laughter of schoolchildren during a health lesson, and the quiet determination of local leaders solving complex challenges with heart and ingenuity.
We love this work because it reminds us why we became healthcare professionals in the first place: to serve, to learn, to connect. This is global health that uplifts everyone involved—rooted in humility, grounded in community, and infused with joy.
We hope you’ll join us.
More about MedTreks Kenya Program
Blog Posts, News & Stories
MedTreks Kenya is a year round partnership. Not only do our teams travel to Kenya regularly, MedTreks also provides regular support through online education, discussions, Telehealth consultation. Read some of our stories and opportunities below!
To get involved with our team, please contact our Founder and Medical Director:
Ari Rasori
ari@medtreksinternational.com
Read Our Stories
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“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.”
– Henry Ford