Transforming Lives

Through Education

Members share what their HVO experiences have meant to them.

News and Stories

Bhutan Expands Palliative Care Services to Phuentsholing – A Noble Decision

A Bhutanese nurse details the expansion of palliative care service to his district.

Developing Point of Care Ultrasound Training in Nepal

Dr. Peter Rice is helping lead ultrasound training in Nepal.

Vietname countryside

MEET and HVO Partnership for Nutritional Training in Vietnam

HVO has partnered with MEET on a virtual nutrition project in Vietnam.

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Our Work

HVO is dedicated to improving the availability and quality of health care in resource-scarce countries through the training, mentorship, and education of local health professionals. Highly skilled health professionals serve as volunteers providing both in-person and virtual trainings. We also provide scholarships for on-site clinicians to participate in international continuing education opportunities. Around the world, HVO is transforming lives through education, working towards a world where all people have access to high-quality health care delivered by local health professionals.

Our Impact

Around the world, HVO is transforming lives through education

12,244+

volunteer assignments since 1986

245

international partners since 1986

95

projects in 22 countries

3,100+

health professionals trained annually