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Issue 10 | November 2017
The HVO Net Connection
Dear Friends,

As we approach this season of Thanksgiving, I want to send a heartfelt note of thanks to the wonderful HVO community of volunteers, members, donors, sponsors, on-site colleagues, project directors, steering committee members, board members, and staff! 

We closed our 30 th anniversary this year with a well-attended symposium that engaged and energized many of our community. We are now embarked on the next 30 years with dynamic plans for the future which will entail some new directions and new programming methods, all of which are designed to address the changing needs abroad and engage more volunteers in service. Our work is volunteer-driven and I feel so fortunate to have such a dedicated community with whom to work. Together, we are transforming lives.  Thank you for your commitment and service!

As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, best wishes to each of you for time to be grateful and to relax with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Nancy
Nancy A. Kelly, MHS
Executive Director
The Many Ways to Give
There are many ways individuals can contribute financially to HVO's mission to improve global health. As we all work together to achieve HVO's 2017 year-end campaign goals , we wanted to share some of the unique ways you can give:

Donate Stock
A gift of publicly-traded securities can have tax advantages to the donor as well as supporting the mission of HVO.

Workplace Giving
HVO participates in many local, state, and private workplace giving campaigns across the country, including the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Consider designating your workplace gift to HVO CFC #12147, United Way #0342.

Workplace Matching Gifts - Increase your impact!
Did you know many employers have a matching gift program? Check with your company to find out if they have a matching gift program & let them know about your donations to HVO!

IRA Rollover
For donors age 70-1/2 or older, the IRA Rollover allows you to support charities with tax-wise gifts of up to $100,000. The charitable IRA rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a special provision allowing certain donors to exclude from taxable income - and count toward their required minimum distribution - certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are made directly to public charities, including Health Volunteers Overseas.

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Health Volunteers Overseas whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. Visit the website to designate HVO as your charity and start your holiday shopping!
If you have questions about making your gift to improve global health, contact giving@hvousa.org or call 202-296-0928.
Volunteer Opportunities: We Need You!
Anesthesia
Ghana
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital requests volunteers who are either anesthesiologists with experience in intensive care or intensivists to teach anesthetists and other relevant staff. Assignments are 2-4 weeks. For more information please contact Kim Rodgers .

Obstetrics-Gynecology
Haiti
Volunteers are needed to work with Ob-Gyn clinicians at the Hôpital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) in Deschapelles. Volunteers must be board certified or eligible generalist obstetricians/gynecologists, with a minimum of 4 years experience and a current US license. Assignments are 2-4 weeks in length. For more information, please contact Kim Rodgers .

Oral Health
Nicaragua
Volunteers are needed to provide lectures at the annual meeting of the Congress of the Odontological Federation of Central America and Panama (FOCAP) from February 28 - March 4, 2018 . A wide variety of topics are needed, with a specific request for endodontics. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to visit the maxillofacial wards of nearby hospitals and provide teaching and training to local staff. For more information, please contact Elysabeth Stuehrmann .

Physical Therapy
Bhutan
Volunteers licensed to practice physical or occupational therapy with teaching experience and at least five years of work experience are needed in Thimphu throughout 2018. Assignments are 2-4 months. For more information please contact  Kim Rodgers .

Learn more about HVO's projects by visiting the  HVO website .
HVO Active OO Projects
Upcoming Event
December 9-11: ASH Annual Meeting
Atlanta, GA
HVO staff will be at ASH 2017. Be sure to visit booth 1760 to learn more about our volunteer opportunities in hematology! There are also global health-related opportunities throughout the meeting:

  • Monday, Dec 11, 12:15 – 1:15 pm, Global Hematology Symposium: Dr. Ohene-Frempong will speak about his work with public and private sectors in Ghana to build comprehensive screening and early intervention processes for children with sickle cell disease and review the outcomes for children who have been enrolled in these programs. Dr. Kean will also be giving a brief talk about volunteer opportunities through the HVO/ASH partnership.
 
  • Global Capacity-Building Showcase: Poster presentations showcasing research and capacity-building initiatives in lower- and middle-income countries.
  • Saturday, Dec 9, 9 am - 7:30 pm (viewing)
  • Sunday Dec 10, 9 am - 8 pm (viewing) and 6-8 pm (presentations)
  • Monday, Dec 11, 10 am - 8 pm (viewing)
For Volunteers: Fellowships & Funding
Applications for the 2018 Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) - Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) Traveling Fellowship are now being accepted. Applications must be received by close of business on  January 9, 2018 .     Click here  to learn more.

There are a variety of additional funding opportunities available. Please visit the HVO " Fellowship & Funding " webpage to learn more.
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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.