The Power of Relationships to Improve Global Health
Valentine’s Day is a holiday devoted to celebrating relationships. At Health Volunteers Overseas, we view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity…
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Working Together to Improve Cancer Care
This Sunday is World Cancer Day, an annual event that aims to reduce the global burden of cancer by fostering…
Celebrate Global Volunteerism at the AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting
“There’s been an explosion of interest [in global volunteerism] in the last decade, which is really exciting,” reflected American Academy…
Your Action Plan to Improve Global Health in 2018
It is mid-January, the time of year when the sheen has begun to wear off many of our New Year’s…
The Pivotal Role of Partnership: How Relationships Improve Global Health
“I think developing professional relationships with international colleagues – teaching together and exchanging ideas provides not only personal satisfaction, but…
Editor’s Picks: Top HVO Blog Posts of 2017
For HVO staff, leadership, volunteers and supporters this past year was a time for both reflection and forward planning. In…
From the Executive Director’s Desk: Top Moments from 2017
This year was an exceptionally busy and productive year for Health Volunteers Overseas. We celebrated our 30th Anniversary, launched several…
Using the Web to Connect Rwandan Health Professionals with Continuing Education
The seed for the website Top Upgrade was planted during a month-long leadership training course for physical therapy professionals, which…
HVO Volunteers: Ripples of Impact
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the resolution “Integrating volunteering into peace and development: the plan of action for the…