The core mission of MMI is to provide Health, Healing, and Hope to the world's sick, suffering, and needy people.
MMI attacks the root causes of sickness and disease to promote overall health
MMI is commited to first response medical intervention in crisis situations
MMI focuses on the poorest, most desperate countries of the developing world
Mother Joy
Medical Relief Advisor for MMI
MOTHER JOSEFINA CONSUELO SURTIDA was born in the Philippines on May 18, 1966. Mother Joy earned a Bachelor of Science in medical technology and combines her extensive medical background with her passion for service.
She is a founding member of the 
Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor (CFSOP) and has served at the Queen of Peace Children's home in the Philippines, a project that Medical Mission International supports.
Mother Joy is the director of the Hope Teaching Health Clinic in Jamaica and General Superior at the Mount Alvernia Convent in Montego Bay.
As the Medical Relief Advisor for Medical Mission International, Mother Joy shares her vast knowledge and experience in the study of medicine and treatment of disease. Mother Joy has medical expertise in many areas including women's health, HIV testing and counselling, microbiology, virology, haematology, tuberculosis, histopathologic techniques, cytology and tropical medicine. Her advocacy as the medical advisor and spokesperson for Medical Mission International amplifies the needs of the poor and suffering who are served through MMI outreaches around the world.