Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. GRM is registered in the United States as a tax-exempt 501c3 organization, also sometimes referred to as a non-government organization (NGO).

GRMs staff and leadership look at multiple factors when selecting operations. There’s no one specific indicator that dictates a response; instead, we review the situation through multiple lenses. This document helps clarify factors that we consider.

No. GRM field members are unarmed, humanitarian medical teams. To ensure safety in high-risk areas, GRM maintains robust security protocols developed and overseen by security professionals.

Each mission is unique. In some locations, for example, our work at the U.S./Mexico border, commitments start at one week. For others, like Iraq and Ukraine, we look for a minimum of two-week deployments.

We require all volunteers to be EMT level or higher.

It is not required, but we believe that the veteran community has unique skills that contribute significantly to humanitarian aid.

“Everyone comes home” is one of GRM’s core values. To work safely in high-risk areas, GRM engages with security experts at every level of the organization, both internal and external. Security protocols are developed for each mission and reevaluated often. Where needed, security personnel travel with teams. All volunteers are briefed on security protocols before deployment, and there is a zero-tolerance policy for violations.

At all GRM clinics, patient needs generally mirror those of an urgent care environment. Most people will be suffering from untreated chronic conditions due to being displaced, while some will have acute emergencies or conditions that are endemic to the region. At all times, support is present for expert consultation.