News and Stories

Building Surgical Bridges
Dr. Silva was one of the first orthopaedic HVO volunteers in Paraguay.

Year Two with HVO – Reflections from Vanessa Teed, RN
Nurse educator Vanessa Teed reflects after her second HVO trip.

A Shared Commitment to Global Health
Volunteering as a couple in Vietnam and Cambodia.
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.


