News and Stories
A Volunteer Story – Cancer Rehabilitation Training in Vietnam
Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam in October 2023 to provide physical therapy training to staff at K Hospital. She shared her story with us.
Transformative Partnerships: How Education Changes Lives
Dr. Betty Beard and Dr. Phung Van Du forged a life-changing partnership through the HVO nursing project in Vietnam.
Transforming Oral and Maxillofacial Care in Tanzania: The Impact of an Intravenous Sedation Program
Dr. Frank Bald helped implement an intravenous sedation program in Tanzania through HVO’s oral health project.
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.