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

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