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Witness the powerful impact of technology in healthcare.

We are so grateful for our relationship with Cisco and its gift of technology through Webex. The cutting-edge, voice-controlled glasses allow teamwork between the One World Surgery (OWS) Honduras site and U.S based professions during complex surgeries at the exact time that it is needed.

One World Surgery appreciates the commitment to transforming lives by offering top-notch healthcare to all those in need. Thank you, Cisco, for the impact that these glasses are making on the OWS mission.

We continue to make progress on our

Dominican Republic Facilities post-hurricane.

In January, U.S. building forensic experts provided a thorough assessment of our site to report the extent of the damage caused by the hurricane.We are now able to address the construction mitigation efforts and have assurances the surgery center will be completed to our standards. Dr. Joice Morillo, our Medical Director, and our volunteers are slating patients in need for surgery once the facility is fully operational. Stay tuned!

2022 was a record-setting year, thanks to the generosity and kindness of our global community of supporters.

You raised more funds than ever before and more than 1,000 volunteers cared for our patients globally to provide a record-breaking 1,800 surgeries and 25,000 patient consults. Click below to read more.

Our Stories

Yoheli Deyanira Garcia Roja is a 21-year-old Dominican woman living in Quisqueya, Sector La Loma, a Municipality in San Pedro de Macoris. She lives with her parents, has two brothers, and studies Industrial Psychology at O&M University. 

When she was 16 years-old, Yoheli visited an ophthalmologist who discovered Keratoconus, an eye abnormality.

“The years following my diagnosis were the most difficult moments in my life. I constantly had a headache and pain in my eyes. It was difficult for me to differentiate faces from a distance and go about my daily routine.”

After approaching OWS, she received a pair of Atlantis contact lenses.

“I could see everything perfectly after I got a pair of contact lenses. I can do everything that I couldn't do before. I am grateful to all the staff at OWS who acted diligently and compassionately and intervened in my case." 

"The lenses helped to improve my studies, and I am so happy because now I can lead my life as I want to.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the SCA Health Woman's Medical Mission in Honduras. Your strong and compassionate leadership gives us hope for the future of global healthcare.

Leslie Wachsman, Chief Financial Officer of SCA Health, joined as part of her fifth mission with OWS. "You're there to give back, but you get so much more in return." When asked what empowerment means to her, Leslie shared:

"Empowerment means giving the people you work with a voice, providing them with the support needed to grow, and celebrating their successes along the way."

OWS-Honduras welcomed the Honduran community to the Second Annual Breast Cancer Conference to boost breast cancer awareness, discuss treatments, and share resources. We hosted 160 attendees for the conference and 14 speakers from the U.S. and Honduras. We are thankful for Dr. Todd Tuttle's leadership on this important initiative.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Join us for cocktails and a short program co-hosted by Dr. Hugh West and Mrs. Julia West and featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Jhomairy Miller.