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VMO: Providing Free Healthcare to Underserved Communities Abroad

$1,900
76%
Raised toward our $2,500 Goal
14 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on February 29, at 11:59 PM PST
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Our Organization's Mission

Established in 2008, Volunteers for Medical Outreach (VMO) is a student-run, nonprofit organization that aims to provide underserved communities abroad with free, sustainable healthcare. Every school year, members of Volunteers for Medical Outreach organize various events in order to raise funds for our cause. 100% of the proceeds we make go directly toward funding mobile health clinics, Hepatitis B vaccinations, medications, dental services, corrective surgeries, and school renovations for underserved areas in the global community. So far, VMO has established a strong presence in Southern and Central Vietnam, but we are hopeful about expanding our services to other countries as our organization continues to grow.

This year will be our 13th trip to Vietnam where we plan to host 2 full day mobile clinics to provide the local community with Hepatitis B vaccinations, dental care, and pharmaceutical drugs. In addition to our mobile clinics, our students will also volunteer to renovate local schools, give dental health lessons to school children, and learn more about public health in Vietnam. 

This past summer, we were able to host 4 mobile clinics in Hue where we saw over 800 patients ranging from young children receiving dental care to older patients receiving medications. All this is done via our longstanding partnership with Aid to Children without Parents (ACWP) and recently QTS Australia who recruit volunteer doctors, pharmacists, and dentists to travel with us to Vietnam for these mobile clinics. 

100% of our funds raised will go toward subsidizing the medical supplies and other operating costs for our mission by Summer 2024. 

During this past fall semester, our members have organized and hosted numerous fundraisers including Krispy Kreme fundraisers, Berkeley Hill clean-ups, and various other social media campaigns such as online Bingo and raffles. During the Krispy Kreme fundraisers, our members wake up at 5am to sell donuts in San Francisco! With all of our proceeds going directly to providing medical supplies for our mobile clinics, we are hoping to garner your support so we can expand our impact's reach. 

Our members and organization are extremely dedicated to providing services to underserved communities and hopeful for a future with international health equity. We believe your contributions will help us fulfill our goals and expand our impact to additional communities. Any and all donations are extremely appreciated and we thank you for all your support!


Here are some quotes from our previous trip members!

"My experience on the trip this past summer was truly unforgettable. Serving these communities was a humbling experience because it reminded me of the importance of compassion, empathy, and community." - Joy Le, senior

"I had a meaningful experience with VMO cohort in Vietnam. The trip allowed me to reflect upon my childhood memories in Vietnam, share that with other members and connect the values of healthcare systems in the US and Vietnam together. Throughout the VMO trip, I felt grateful for the opportunity to serve the community I grew up in and for the great friendships with other members." - Nhi Phung, sophomore

"As an immigrant, VMO's mission struck me because I could see myself in the shoes of the people that VMO strives to help. We had the opportunity to organize free mobile and vaccination clinics for underrepresented communities in Vietnam and work alongside so many doctors, nurses, and other dedicated healthcare professionals." -Hieu Pham, senior


Vietnamese Translation:

Thành lập vào năm 2008, Volunteers for Medical Outreach (VMO), (tạm dịch Tình Nguyện Viên Sức Khoẻ), là một tổ chức phi lợi nhuận của sinh viên nhằm cung cấp các dịch vụ y tế miễn phí cho các tỉnh thành khó khăn ở Việt Nam. Chúng tôi quyên góp tiền qua các buổi gây quỹ, với 100% lợi nhuận dùng để tài trợ các buổi khám bệnh miễn phí, tiêm chủng ngừa, thuốc, dịch vụ nha khoa, và sơn sửa trường học. Vào mùa hè, chúng tôi tình nguyện ở Việt Nam, tổ chức các buổi khám bệnh, nói chuyện về sức khoẻ, và những việc khác để phục vụ cộng đồng. Chúng tôi đã tới miền Nam và miền Trung Việt Nam, và dự định mở rộng dự án này tới nhiều nơi hơn nữa. Đây là năm thứ 13 nhóm chúng tôi về Việt Nam làm thiện nguyện, cung cấp dịch vụ y tế miễn phí và góp phần tuyên truyền cách giữ gìn sức khoẻ cho cộng đồng. Những chuyến đi của chúng tôi cho cho các sinh viên tình nguyện có cơ hội học tập thực tế. Chúng tôi ưu tiên giáo dục, mang đến những bài học về vệ sinh nha khoa phòng chữa bệnh nói chung, và nguy cơ của bệnh Viêm Gan B. Chúng tôi hợp tác với Aid to Children without Parents (tạm dịch tổ chức Hỗ Trợ các Trẻ Em không có Cha Mẹ) và QTS Australia (tạm dịch trung tâm QTS nước Úc) để kêu gọi tình nguyện viên y tế. Toàn bộ quỹ gây được tài trợ trực tiếp cho sứ mệnh này của chúng tôi. Chúng tôi tổ chức các buổi gây quỹ từ thiện qua việc bán bánh donut Krispy Kreme and vệ sinh trong cộng đồng Berkeley Hill. Sự ủng hộ của mọi người sẽ giúp chúng tôi mở rộng dự án và ảnh hưởng này tới công tác tạo nên sự công bằng trong việc hỗ trợ sức khoẻ quốc tế. Xin cảm ơn vì đã cân nhắc từ thiện cho VMO!


Check out our Social Media:

Instagram: @calvmo

Facebook: @calvmo

Website: https://vmo.berkeley.edu 


Contact Us:

calvmo@gmail.com 

michellethoang@berkeley.edu 

Our way
of Thanking You

$25

Social Media Shoutout

We will give you a social media shout-out on our Instagram and Facebook pages

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$50

Thank You Note

We will write a personalized letter from our executive committee

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$100

Thank You Video

We will send a personalized thank you video from our executive committee

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$150

Thank You Video in Vietnam

We will send a personalized video from trip members and the children when they are volunteering in Vietnam.

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