News and Stories

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

What Volunteering Gives Back: Dr. Louis Rafetto Reflects on a Career of Service
Dr. Rafetto has been volunteering with the HVO oral health program since 1992.

Thirty Years of Service: Orthodontic Training in Vietnam
Celebrating three decades of partnership, mentorship, and global impact
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.


