Bettering the World Through Global Surgical Nursing
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Additional Surgical NGOs
Marine Reach
Description: The purpose of Marine Reach is to provide basic medical care, medication, and minor surgeries to populations in the remoted island of the South Pacific. Mobile teams on different ships visit islands where people have limited access to medical care to provide for them.
Nursing: Nurses can choose which type and speciality mission as well as which parts of the South Pacific they visit during two week expeditions.
Funding: Volunteer pays for transportation to Tauranga, housing/food provided while aboard ship
Locations: Based out of Tauranga, New Zealand. Serves South Pacific Islands
World Surgical Foundation
http://www.worldsurgicalfoundation.org/
Description: This NGO holds 5-10 day surgical camps, performing hundreds of free surgeries per camp. They also promote sustainable healthcare by training physicians and nurses as well as donating medical equipment and supplies.
Nursing: Nurses can volunteer their time during annual surgical camps. contact 717-232-1404
Funding: Contact Website for more information.
Locations: Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Thousand Smiles Foundation
Description: Thousand Smiles Foundation provides free dental care and procedures in the region of Baja California, Mexico. Providers can volunteer for multiple 2 day mission trips to provide care for the underserved population at the Ensenada Clinic.
Nursing: Nurses can volunteer for two day missions at the Ensenada Clinic. http://thousandsmiles.org/volunteering/
Funding: Contact Website for more information.
Location: Fraccionamiento Buenaventura Ensenada, BC