How has the global health sector changed in the last 30 years, and how will current trends impact HVO in the continued pursuit of its mission? These two questions helped guide much of the discussion that occurred during HVO’s 30th…
In October 2016, HVO volunteer and leader Linda Wolff, MPT shared her experience helping to deliver the World Health Organization’s Wheelchair Service Provision Training program in Thimphu, Bhutan with HVO blog readers. Ms. Wolff collaborated with an international team of…
Editor’s Note: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM 2017) was hosted in San Antonio in February. The event brought together “over 11,000 of the brightest and most innovative professionals for the BIGGEST conference on physical therapy…
Editor’s note: This post was provided by HVO volunteer and leader Linda Wolff, MPT. Ms. Wolff traveled to Bhutan in May 2016 to participate in the Wheelchair Service Providers Training program. Despite being classified a Least Developed Country (LCD) according to…
Volunteering is a very rewarding and educational experience for both parties.” – HVO Volunteer Kirsten Kristensen, PT, MS Every health worker has a story, and Kirsten Kristensen’s volunteer story begins with a lifelong love of travel. Born in Denmark, Kristensen…
Saturday, December 5 marked the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day – a unique opportunity for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work. Volunteers are the heart of HVO; these highly-qualified health…
Today, September 8th, is World Physical Therapy Day – a day for physical therapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution the profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and independent. At HVO, our Physical…
At Health Volunteers Overseas, we strive to improve global health by empowering health workers in resource-scarce countries who, in turn, strengthen their local health systems with the knowledge and hard work. The goal is sustainable development – creating a global…
One of the tangible results of overseas, hands-on teaching and training for local health providers is the trust that grows between students and visiting teachers. It is important for the improvement of global health care quality and availability – by…
Last week, Health Volunteers Overseas staff attended the 2015 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) hosted by our sponsor, the American Physical Therapy Association in Indianapolis. When colleagues gather to learn, network and celebrate their profession at events like CSM, they create…
Today is World Physical Therapy Day – a day to celebrate the work of physical therapists around the world. HVO currently operates eight physical therapy projects in Asia, South America, Central America, Africa and the Caribbean, with sponsorship support from…
While HVO works directly with health care providers in developing countries, our mission ultimately aims to improve the lives of patients around the world. With the teaching, training, and professional development opportunities HVO volunteers offer local providers, they are improving…