Kind Footprint · Medical Program
Emergencias Apolo Emergency
Medical Care in Medellín's Invasion Zones
Emergencias Apolo is Kind Footprint’s emergency medical program operating in Medellín’s invasion zones informal communities where government ambulances don’t reach. With 3 ambulances and full-time paramedics, the program responded to 205 emergencies in 2025 and saved approximately 50 lives.
50/Yr
Lives saved per year
205
Emergencies in 2025
$2,000
Cost per life saved
The Problem We're Solving
In Medellín's Invasion Zones, Emergency Services Don't Exist
In the informal hillside settlements of northern Medellín known as invasion zones tens of thousands of people live in communities that are not officially recognized by the government. They receive no regular public services: no sewage, no water infrastructure, no public security, and critically, no emergency medical coverage.
When someone has a cardiac arrest, a mental health crisis, or is caught in a flood, there is no number to call. Government ambulances don’t enter these areas. Response times from the nearest public facility can exceed 45 minutes far beyond survivable windows for most emergencies.
Emergencias Apolo exists to fill that void. With 3 ambulances, a team of trained paramedics, and a 24/7 dispatch network, the program brings emergency medicine directly into the communities that need it most.
How It Works
A Program Built for the Gaps Government Leaves Behind
Emergencias Apolo operates on a hybrid model designed for sustainability and maximum coverage. Here’s how each component works:
3 Ambulances in the Field
Kind Footprint donated 3 fully equipped ambulances to Emergencias Apolo, providing 24/7 emergency response in vulnerable communities.
Full-Time Trained Paramedics
Full-time paramedics deliver professional emergency care, follow-up support, and documented impact reporting for every case.
Hybrid Revenue Model
Ambulances support both humanitarian emergencies and insured accident response, creating sustainable funding for operations.
Mental Health Crisis Response
Our teams respond to urgent mental health crises in high-risk areas, providing life-saving emergency intervention and care.
What We Respond To
Every Emergency. No Exceptions.
Emergencias Apolo does not triage by insurance status, neighborhood, or ability to pay. In 2025, the team responded to:
- Mental health crises
- Cardiac emergencies
- Floods & fires
- Trauma & injuries
- Traffic accidents
- Obstetric emergencies
Program Data
Impact by the Numbers Emergencias Apolo
All figures from direct program monitoring, 30-day patient follow-up, and Emergencias Apolo operational reports.
Emergency breakdown 2025
Life saving outcomes 54 cases
Your donation direct impact
Cost efficiency vs. global benchmarks
Why This Investment Makes Sense
The Most Efficient Way to Save a Life
Our Impact
Our work speaks for itself.
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Emergencias Apolo is made possible thanks to the collaboration of all our donors and volunteers committed to the health and well-being of low-income people in Medellín.
