MedLife Movement in General
What does MEDLIFE stand for?
Medicine Education and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere
What is the name of the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied into RNA?
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What is the focus of MEDLIFE's Ignite The Light campaign?
Education
Where is Western’s MEDLIFE chapter going this year for the SLT?
Lima, Peru
How many active MEDLIFE chapters are there?
131
True or False: MEDLIFE only focuses on medicine and development
False. MEDLIFE only focuses on medicine, development AND education to address the root causes of poverty and health disparities
What is the law of physics that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another?
Law of conservation of energy
According to the United Nations, what percentage of schools in sub-Saharan Africa lack basic infrastructure like electricity, water, and sanitation?
Around 50%
When is Western’s Chapter going on their SLT?
May 4-May 12
In 2022, MEDLIFE completes 39 projects that served ______ individuals
2250 individuals
True or False: MEDLIFE aids in Latin America
False. MEDLIFE aids in Latin America AND Africa
What hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?
Insulin
What is a significant barrier to girls' attendance and retention in schools, according to UNESCO?
Absence of separate and functional sanitation facilities
What is the main language in the country that this year’s SLT is taking place in?
Spanish
How many meals will a $50 donation provide to families in need?
34
When was MEDLIFE founded?
2004
What is the SI unit of measurement for force?
Newton (N)
What health risk do inadequate hygiene facilities in school bathrooms contribute to, according to the Joint Monitoring Programme report by UNICEF and WHO?
Increased risk of disease transmission
What colors are on this year’s SLT destination’s flag?
Red and White
How many total donors did MEDLIFE receive in 2022?
7000+
(7110)
What was the most popular destination that MEDLIFE volunteers went to in 2023?
Riobamba, Ecuador with 433 volunteers
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
What specific projects does the Ignite The Light campaign focus on to support education in underserved communities?
Classroom improvement, bathroom construction, delivery of school supplies, and health prevention educational workshops
What countries border this years SLT destination?
Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile
How much did MEDLIFE fundraise in total in 2022?
$413 479