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Imagine how many lives you touch when you teach…
A private, nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1986.
The HVO Story
HVO’s Mission
Improving the availability and quality of health care in developing countries through the training and education of
local health care providers
To be a global leader in the development and implementation of educational
programs designed to empower health care providers in developing countries
HVO’s Vision
• global shortages• skill imbalances• uneven distribution of
providers• poor work environment• weak knowledge base
Global Health Workforce Crisis
• Current shortage of health care workers: 7.2 million• Estimated shortage by 2035: 12.9 million
83 countries have fewer than 23 health workers for every 10,000 people*
*statistics from “A Universal Truth: No Health without a Workforce” - a report by the Global Health Workforce Alliance and World Health Organization
Global Health Workforce Crisis
‘There are not enough health workers, they do not have the right skills and support networks, they are overstretched and overstressed, and
are often not in the right place.’-Human Resources for Health:
Overcoming the Crisis, JLI
• 85 projects in 26 countries• 3,000+ health professionals trained, mentored, and
educated by HVO volunteers annually• 500+ volunteer assignments annually• 185 health care professionals in leadership
positions• 12 staff
HVO – A Snapshot
HVO – A Snapshot
• Primary care and child health• Oral health• Nursing education• Trauma and rehabilitation• Essential surgical care• Blood disorders and cancer• Infectious diseases• Wound management
HVO Programs
• 40% of placements annually are repeat volunteers
HVO Volunteers• Serve 4 weeks on average• Cover their own travel & living costs ($2,900 avg. per assignment)
SponsorsAmerican Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of PediatricsAmerican Association for Hand Surgery
American Association of Colleges of NursingAmerican Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Cardiology
SponsorsAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican Dental Association
American Foundation for Surgery of the HandAmerican Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
American Physical Therapy AssociationAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of HematologyAssociation for the Advancement of Wound Care
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
• You can leave a legacy of better skills and knowledge, as well as more effective health care
• Your knowledge and skills are needed
Why Volunteer?
Good listener Culturally sensitiveFlexible Creative Patient Sense of humor
Committed to sharing knowledge & skills
The Skill Set of an Effective Volunteer
• Introduction of more effective therapies
• Fewer infections• Better pain management• Fewer avoidable deaths• Better quality of life for present & future
patients
The Impact of HVO
• Expanding access to health care• Developing national leaders in health care• Building educational infrastructure • Forging global linkages• ‘Improving global health through education’
The Impact of HVO
HVO, teaching hundreds…
….reaching thousands.
Pro-grams82%
G & A14%
Fundraising4%
HVO Expense Allocations 2013
Become a member (tax deductible)Give a cash or stock donation (tax deductible)Include HVO in your estate plansWorkplace Giving (United Way/CFC)
Ways to Support HVO
Visit www.hvousa.orgGet a login to the HVO KnowNET Call us @ (202) 296-0928
Follow Us:
@hvousa
Ways to Learn More About HVO