HVO is a network of health care professionals, organizations, corporations and donors united in a common commitment to improving global health through education.
“The most effective volunteers are those who take the time to learn
about the country where they will be serving, as well as about the project.”
New HVO Aluminum Water Bottle
HVO has been transforming lives since 1986. Spread the word with this 26 oz. aluminum water bottle,
made from durable and safe material. Great to carry around abroad on a volunteer assignment, or on a
regular day at work! Light, easy to store, it makes a perfect gift for a friend or for yourself.
Order one today for $16 (includes shipping and handling in the US or Canada. This is not available for shipment to other countries.)
HVO Notecards - Updated November 2010!
Looking for a unique card to send to that special someone? HVO's notecards have you covered. Packets of 12 cards are available with 4 different photographs representing various regions HVO has its programs. All cards are blank inside so they may be used for any occasion. A packet of the HVO notecards is available for a minimum donation of $20. Special prices are available for bulk orders (more than five packs) - call the HVO office for details. Place an order today!
HVO's A Guide to Volunteering Overseas, 5th Edition
The Guide is an important resource for anyone interested in volunteering abroad. It outlines the goals and methods, problems and pitfalls of short-term volunteer health work in a developing country. This manual is provided free of charge to all first-time HVO volunteers. The Guide is available for purchase for $25. Chapter One
(What We Do and Why) is available as a preview. Place an order
The 2008 Teach-Travel-Learn Workshop CD-Rom
The 2008 Teach-Travel-Learn: Volunteering with Orthopaedics Overseas workshop CD is available for purchase. The CD has all the PowerPoint presentations given at the workshop along with other valuable resources about health care and volunteering in the developing world. The CD is both Mac and PC compatible. The workshop CD is a worthwhile resource for anyone who is preparing for an upcoming volunteer assignment or just beginning to learn about volunteering. The cost of the CD is $35. Place an order on-line or by contacting the HVO office at 202-296-0928.
Celebrating HVO's 25th with the Musical Styling of “Compass Points”
As part of our 25th anniversary festivities HVO has re-released a CD of acoustic music written and performed by Barry J. Gainor, MD, a 25 year veteran of the organization. Dr. Gainor is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who has authored two previous CD's which sold-out. His HVO album entitled "Compass Points," features a mixed bag of fun-filled and sometimes thoughtful tunes about international medical volunteerism. Several tracks include children singers, and tunes like the "Humanitarian Cha-Cha" and "Infestation" whimsically chronicle the adventures of an HVO assignment. The CD is available for a minimum donation of $25. Place an order to complete your musical journey overseas! Play the video box below to hear "Looking for an NGO?"
Teaching the Healers: The Story of HVO
This awarding-winning 20-minute documentary profiles the HVO-designed nurse anesthesia training program in Belize. It captures the personal and professional challenges and triumphs of training health care providers in a resource poor nation. The film was produced and directed by Martin Brown of Treehouse Productions and was given the Bronze Telly Award in 2006. A short snippet of the documentary is available here. The DVD is available for $15; place an order to view the entire documentary.
HVO Poster
Show your support of HVO by purchasing a 28" x 22" glossy poster! Perfect for your office or clinic, features four full-color photographs of HVO program sites and volunteers. The cost of the poster is $15 each; click here to place an order.
