The Daily Northwestern
There is only one dialysis center in Belize City, Belize, but it's too expensive for most in a country where the average person makes $4,900 a year.
But Belize City is getting a second dialysis center -- one that more Belizeans can afford.
It's all because of a small but dedicated group of Evanston residents and city staff who have been working for the past six years to make the relationship between Evanston and Belize City the model for sister cities everywhere.
"Belizeans now know Evanston as a household name," said Yasmin Shoman, a councillor for Belize City. "We're very grateful."
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