The Fundación Mariposa Nieves has launched a national campaign titled “Juntos, seamos el remedio” (“Together, let’s be the remedy”) to collect donated medications for patients who cannot afford their treatments. The initiative aims to replenish the foundation’s Community Bank of Medicines by sourcing unused, unexpired drugs from households, pharmacies, and institutions to assist vulnerable populations in the Argentine provinces of Corrientes and Chaco.
Five Years of Responding to Daily Crises
For the past five years, the Fundación Mariposa Nieves has focused on providing social support to low-income families in Corrientes and Chaco. The organization reports that it receives daily requests from individuals who are forced to interrupt their medical treatments due to rising costs.
According to the foundation, the most requested items include treatments for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory illnesses, and mental health, as well as supportive oncology medications.
Strict Safety Audits Govern Drug Redistribution
To ensure patient safety, the foundation enforces strict requirements for all contributions. Donated items must remain in their original packaging, be clearly identified, and be within their expiration dates.
Before any medicine is redistributed to a patient, it undergoes a review process conducted by medical auditors to verify the integrity and safety of the product. The organization emphasizes that this vetting process is essential to maintaining the reliability of the Community Bank of Medicines.
Building a Broad Network of Collection Points
The campaign is currently working to broaden its reach by establishing new collection points at universities, pharmacies, local businesses, and social organizations. The foundation is encouraging the public to participate by offering space for collection boxes, assisting with the physical sorting of donations, or helping to distribute supplies.
Food Banks, Eyeglasses, and Women’s Empowerment
The initiative is part of a broader spectrum of social projects managed by the foundation, which also oversees a food bank and is currently planning a community eyeglass bank.
The organization also operates an empowerment school for families and women facing domestic violence and coordinates the annual Hermanas Mirabal Award, which recognizes women for their social contributions across provinces including Misiones, Chaco, Entre Ríos, and Buenos Aires.
Connecting Online for Local Action
Individuals interested in supporting the “Juntos, seamos el remedio” campaign can find information regarding local collection points and donation procedures through the official website at fundacionmariposanieves.com. The foundation also provides updates and coordinates volunteer efforts through its official Instagram account, fundacion.mariposas.
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