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Remote Area Medical Volunteers Canada
Volunteers provide free medical, dental and optometric services to remote areas, primarily Guyana and Nepal.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/martin.hache/ramv...
Friends of Good Samaritan
A non-profit, volunteer, group of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and registered nurses dedicated to providing free surgical care to the needy in Haiti
http://www.friendsgoodsamaritan.org
International Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Ghana Project
Charity. News, history, mission, expenses and donation information.
http://www.plasticsurgery-africa.org/
International Medical Corps
Medical training and emergency health care worldwide.
http://www.imcworldwide.org
Healthlink for Africa Inc.
Organization hoping to promotes better health for the people of Africa by building and operating diagnostic facilities, networking with area health care providers and supplying tools for medical records.
http://healthlinkafrica.org/
MediSend International
Collects surplus medical supplies and equipment in developed nations to be distributed to institutions in developing countries.
http://www.medisend.org/
The Fistula Foundation
Offering treatment and prevention of obstetric fistula through support of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, as well as programs across the country. Includes details of the hospital, and information about the fundraising and educational work of the organization.
http://www.fistulafoundation.org/
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children
Raises operating and construction funds for pediatric hospitals and clinics.
http://www.fimrc.org/
The Work Of World Medical Fund
Caring for the AIDS orphans of Malawi, HIV/AIDS education in schools and villages. Palliative Care for the terminally ill.
http://worldmedicalfund.org
Filipino American Medical Incorporated
Providing charitable surgical procedures and medical services in the US and abroad. FAMI also promotes medical and technical education here and abroad.
http://ifami.com/
Medical International Rapid Response
Volunteer health care professionals available to countries requiring assistance on an urgent basis and to other charitable organizations doing medical relief work worldwide.
http://www.mirr.org
Sankara Eye Foundation
US-based fundraising arm of Sankara Eye Society, working on prevention of blindness in India. Information on mission, past achievements, and how to donate.
http://www.giftofvision.org
British Association of Urological Surgeons
Urology charity working in the developing world.
http://www.UROLINK.org/
Project Vietnam
American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 4 provides healthcare assistance, focusing on needy rural areas and children at risk. Includes trip application, reports from previous missions, and newsletter.
http://projectvietnam.net
Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust
Health care for curable blindness in India and other developing nations.
http://www.sankaraeye.com
Minnesota International Health Volunteers
Mission is to improve community health by creating self-sustaining primary health care projects worldwide. Information on accomplishments, method of work, and how to get involved.
http://www.mihv.org
Medical Aid for Palestine, Canada
An organization with a mission is to improve the health of Palestinians through humanitarian and development assistance, Site is in English and French.
http://www.ampcan.org/
Doctors of the World, USA
International organization working to create sustainable medical programs to those in the greatest need in the US and abroad. Has current projects in Chiapas, Kosovo, Russia, South Africa, US, Vietnam.
http://www.doctorsoftheworld.org/
Medicine for Mali
Organization that works to provide focused medical aid to the people of this West African country; includes photos, team member biographies, and ways to contribute.
http://www.medicineformali.org/
International Medical Corps
An emergency humanitarian health care relief organization in Albania, Angola, Bosnia, Burundi, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Honduras, Somalia, and Sudan employing doctors, nurses and program managers and logisticians to provide emergency care.
http://www.imc-la.org/
WorldMD Vietnam Medical Project
Focusing on creating sustainable health care systems in the developing world. Provides students an educational opportunity overseas in which they can directly participate.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/vnmp
Urgenta Foundation
Nonprofit organization which carries out medically based technical projects in Romanian hospitals aiming to bring hospitals' facilities up to a western level. Site contains project information.
http://www.stichtingwerkgroepurgenta.nl/
Interplast.org
Provides free reconstructive surgery in developing nations.
http://www.interplast.org
World Walk Foundation
Focusing on lower limb deformities and diseases, Free surgery to the poor and medical training to doctors in their communities.
http://www.world-walk.org
Dentaid
UK-based charitable organization that provides equipment, training, and oral health services to hospitals, clinics, and dentists in the developing world.
http://www.dentaid.org/
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - UK
An international network of volunteers, field projects and offices aiding victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and other disasters. Information about its activities, advocacy, and opportunities to support its programmes.
http://www.msf.org/
Global Medical Relief Fund
Facciliates travel, room and board for children and their guardian to the United States for medical and surgical care.
http://www.globmed.org/
Flying Samaritans at the University of California, Irvine
Student-run organization dedicated to providing free health care to Mexico through monthly clinic trips with physicians, dentists, and other volunteers.
http://www.flyingsams.com
Dental Project Peru
Emergency dental care and education to the most impoverished and rural areas of Peru. Opportunities for volunteers and donations.
http://www.dentalprojectperu.org
Medicus Mundi International
An international organisation related to the World Health Organisation dealing with health care development. It actively supports the concept of primary and community-based health care.
http://www.medicusmundi.org/
Canvasback Missions, Inc
Arranges housing, transportation, supplies and major equipment for medical and dental volunteers serving the Pacific Islands.
http://www.canvasback.org/
Bansang Hospital Appeal Charity
Delivers medical and financial aid to needy people in a third world hospital in Gambia, West Africa.
http://www.bansanghospitalappeal.com
Doctors Without Borders Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines
Advocating to lower the prices of existing medicines, to bring abandoned drugs back into production, and to stimulate R&D for diseases that primarily affect the poor. Includes reports and accomplishments.
http://www.accessmed-msf.org/
The Freedom and Peace Trust
Helps victims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other acute behavioral conditions achieve independent and productive lives.
http://www.freedomandpeace.org/
DOCARE International, NFP
Health care professionals and interested lay people providing health care to primitive and isolated people in remote areas of Western Hemisphere.
http://www.docareintl.org
International HIV/AIDS Alliance
A development organisation which works in developing countries to support their response to AIDS.
http://www.aidsalliance.org/
New Hope India
Organization working with people who have leprosy. Raises funds for crippled childrens polio surgery. Donors needed for street children rehabilitation. Also accepts other help from volunteers.
http://www.zyworld.com/newhopeindia/
PAGASA Medical Mission of Madison, WI
Sends annual missions and supports two permanent medical missions to the Philippines. Volunteers from the US local communities work together to provide free medical care.
http://pagasa1.tripod.com
Refugee Relief International
The only medical relief organization providing aid in war zones that other relief agencies won't go to.
http://www.refugeerelief.org/
Twende! - Let's Go!
NGO working to provide medical treatment for seriously ill patients in Mtwara, Tanzania
http://www.twende-letsgo.com
Medical Mission Services Foundation
Donates medical services and supplies to qualified organizations in developing countries.
http://medicalmissionservices.com
Aid Walungu
Assists South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, to improve their health and nutrition and to access better medical care and training. Program descriptions, photos of facilities, and how to donate or volunteer. In English, French, and Dutch.
http://www.aidwalungu.org
India Medicare
Shri Kumudrai Jani Medicare Center charitable trust provides health care and medical services.
http://www.geocities.com/india_medicare/
World Dental Relief
Nonprofit relief organization with a state and federally licensed warehouse to receive and distribute dental supplies and equipment to dental healthcare projects around the world.
http://www.dentalrelief.com/
Direct Relief International
US-based. Sends shipments of medical equipment and supplies worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters and chronic poverty.
http://www.directrelief.org/
Medical Aid for East Timor
Project to send material aid and medical supplies to East Timor. It is looking for monetary donations to rebuild clinics and provide local training of the Timorese.
http://www.aideasttimor.org/
Center for International Cooperation in Health and Development (CCISD)
Nonprofit which specializes in designing and managing international health projects. Information on areas of expertise, past projects, and method of work. In English, French, and Spanish.
http://www.ccisd.org/
Health Partners International of Canada
Distributes medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canadian industry to people in developing countries.
http://www.hpicanada.ca/
International Medical Corps (IMC) UK
Health care and training to save and rebuild lives. Emergency nutrition, water and sanitation services. Supports community participation and development.
http://www.imcworldwide.org.uk/
Malaysian Medical Relief Society
Volunteer relief organization providing medical and humanitarian services locally and abroad. Has information on activities, donation centres, news articles and newsletter subscription.
http://www.mercy.org.my/
The Shanthimalai Research and Development Trust
A German organisation offering support, mainly medical and educational, of poor people in the Tiruvannamalai area of South India.
http://www.shanthimalai.org/
A Leg To Stand On
Helps children with disabilities by establishing orthopedic clinics, providing resources and training helping local doctors.
http://www.altso.org
Operation Smile at Kent State University
Volunteers repair childhood facial deformities while building public and private partnerships that advocate for sustainable health care systems for families.
http://www.ksuopsmile.org
Partners in Health
Works to improve the health of poor communities in conjunction with other organizations. Has projects involving drugs for Tuberculosis and HIV. Partner projects are in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, and Boston.
http://www.pih.org
Flying Doctors
California-based volunteer medical professionals and volunteers provide free health care to Mexico and Central American. Trip reports and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.flyingdocs.org/
MAP International
Mission is to provide essential medicines, prevent and eradicate disease, and promote community health development. Includes program details and donation information.
http://www.map.org/
Dental Health International Nederland
Provides oral health for deprived communities with a primary focus on prevention and education.
http://www.dhin.nl
Operation Smile
Not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization that provides reconstructive facial surgery to indigent children and young adults in 16 developing countries and in the United States.
http://www.operationsmile.org
Operation Eyesight Universal
Focuses on eye health in the developing world. Volunteer opportunities, Matching grant challenge for clubs and groups.
http://www.operationeyesight.ca
Andean Health & Development
Working to build self-sustaining primary health care systems in rural Ecuador. Information on goals, history, and how to get involved.
http://www.andeanhealth.com
World Health Ambassador Program
International medical relief team which provides medical and dental services to needy people.
http://www.whausa.org
Hospital Diospi Suyana
Nnon-profit-organization which aims to establish and maintain a mission hospital in the Peruvian Andes.
http://www.diospi-suyana.org
Operation Rainbow Canada
Registered Canadian non-profit organization which oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children in under-served countries with cleft lip and palate, and burn scars.
http://www.operationrainbowcanada.com
Health for Humanity
A Western Canada based volunteer organization providing quality medical care and equipment for the poor of Guatemala. Information on past trips, planned programs, fundraising, and organization leadership.
http://www.h4h.ca
Lalmba
Nonprofit organization active in several countries in Africa teaching individuals to care for their own health needs and providing primary medical care.
http://www.lalmba.org
International Humanity
Support for health-care and educational activities in developing countries.
http://www.internationalhumanity.cz
Volunteers in Health Care
Provides technical assistance and small grants to organizations in the United States that care for the uninsured.
http://www.volunteersinhealthcare.org/home...
India Renal Foundation
Dedicated to the cause of kidney failure patients in India. Includes information on situation in the country, organization's programs, and how to donate.
http://www.indiarenalfoundation.org/
The Guinea Development Foundation
US-based nonprofit organization seeking to improve the Republic of Guinea's preventative, primary and emergency health care services. Gives analysis of current conditions, program goals, and information on foundation administration.
http://www.guineadev.org
Doctors Worldwide
UK-based charity working on emergency medical relief, extended medical relief and medical rehabilitation and medical education. Photos and information on projects, with how to donate or volunteer.
http://www.doctorsworldwide.org
Medical Expeditions International
Organizes non-religious expeditions to provide medical care in developing countries.
http://www.medexinternational.org/
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