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Issue 7 | July 2017
The HVO Net Connection

Dear Friends,


I am delighted to announce that HVO was selected for the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington Class of 2017-2018. The nonprofits listed in the Catalogue have been thoroughly vetted and are selected based on excellence, cost-effectiveness, and impact.  


This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Catalogue for Philanthropy and, in that time, their print and online versions have raised $38 million in support of small, local nonprofits. We are pleased to have been chosen for a third time to appear in the print catalogue, and are proud to display the Catalogue for Philanthropy “One of the Best” stamp, their seal of approval which lets donors know they can invest with confidence and know that their funds are being well-managed and are having a significant impact.  

The print catalogue is sent to people in the Washington area, but the online version can be easily accessed at www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org. Please feel free to share the link with your friends and colleagues.  

If you are in the US, we hope you enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing celebration on Independence Day!

Sincerely,

Nancy
Nancy A. Kelly, MHS
Executive Director
Grow 30 More
As we wrap-up our 30th anniversary celebration this month, we have much to reflect on and much to share. Keep your eyes out for special features about this anniversary and the years ahead at HVO!
HVO 30- Celebrate. Collaborate. Grow.

If you'd like to support our continued work and growth, please consider a gift to our Grow 30 More fund -- a fund dedicated to continuing HVO’s work to improve global health in the years to come.
Volunteer Opportunities: We Need You!
Orthopaedics
Myanmar
General orthopaedic surgeons along with sub-specialists needed to volunteer at Yangon General Hospital and Yangon Orthopaedic Hospital. Volunteers must be board certified/eligible and have a current license. Volunteers should have prior overseas experience. Retired volunteers who no longer have an active license may volunteer. Assignments are a minimum of 3 weeks. For more information please contact Andrea Moody.

Philippines
Orthopaedic surgeons are needed to increase orthopaedic knowledge and skills of the orthopaedic staff, residents and medical students at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila. Volunteers must be board certified/eligible and have a current license. Assignments are for 2-4 weeks. For more information please contact Andrea Moody.

Special Request - Neurologist
Bhutan
Neurologists with teaching experience in nerve conduction studies and electromyography are needed for six-week assignments starting in January 2018. Housing will be provided. Interested volunteers should contact Elysabeth Stuehrmann.

Learn more about HVO's projects by visiting the HVO website.
HVO is Social
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Follow @hvousa on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest news, events and stories from our global health community!

You can also tag @hvousa when you share your global health story – we would love to hear from you!
Upcoming Event
September 7- 9: ASSH Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA
HVO staff will be at ASSH 2017! Find our  booth 944  in the exhibit hall to learn about ways you can get involved.
For Volunteers: Fellowships & Funding
AAD Travel Grants Available
The AAD Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee (EVAC) offers a grant, administered by HVO, to offset travel costs for dermatologic-related volunteerism travel through HVO.  Dermatologists (who must be members of both AAD and HVO) with confirmed HVO assignments, may apply for funding to defray some of their travel-related expenses. Click here to learn more. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

AAWC Grants Available
The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) is providing travel grants to offset costs for AAWC Members to travel to HVO Wound and Lymphedema project sites in 2017. Click here to learn more. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
 
Orthopaedics Traveling Fellowship
The Orthopaedics Traveling Fellowship will fund senior orthopaedic residents to volunteer at an HVO orthopaedic project site for 2-4 weeks.  Click here  to learn more. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Plotnick Nursing Education Volunteer Fund
Nurses – HVO members with confirmed HVO assignments – may apply for funding to defray some of their travel-related expenses. The minimum assignment length eligible for support is 2 weeks. Preference is given for assignments that are at least 4 weeks or longer. Requests for funding accepted on a rolling basis.  Click here  to learn more.
Dates of Interest
July 11

July 28

August 1-7

HVO 31st Anniversary
August 1

August 19
For Overseas Partners: Scholarships
Funding opportunities are available to local residents, faculty, and clinicians at HVO project sites who are seeking funding for a training opportunity like a regional conference or online short course.

HVO Active OO Projects
HVO 30- Celebrate. Collaborate. Grow.
HVO is dedicated to improving the availability and quality of health care through the education, training and professional development of the health workforce in resource-scarce countries. Your support makes it possible.