[Washington, DC - April 2, 2012] The Office of the Secretary of Washington, DC has issued an official proclamation declaring April 14, 2012 "Health Volunteers Overseas Day." Signed by District Mayor Vincent C. Gray, the proclamation recognizes HVO as a global leader in the development and implementation of educational programs designed to empower health care providers in developing countries. Mayor Gray calls on citizens of the District of Columbia to join him in commending Health Volunteers Overseas for their involvement in improving quality and access to global health care.
"The volunteers and supporters of our organization have been contributing to a healthier world for 25 years," said Nancy A. Kelly, Executive Director of Health Volunteers Overseas. "We are thrilled that the District has commemorated their work, and we look forward to celebrating these accomplishments with the citizens of Washington, DC on April 14th."
Full wording of the official proclamation is available on the Health Volunteers Overseas 25th anniversary webpage at http://www.hvousa.org/whoWeAre/pdfs/health-volunteers-overseas-day.pdf.
Health Volunteers Overseas incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the District of Columbia on August 1, 1986. The organization seeks to improve global health through the education of local health care providers in developing countries. In 25 years of service, HVO's training has transformed lives through the design and implementation of clinical and didactic education programs in child health, primary care, trauma and rehabilitation, essential surgical care, oral health, blood disorders and cancer, infectious disease, nursing education and wound management. In more than 25 resource-poor countries, HVO volunteers train, mentor and provide critical professional support to health care providers who care for the neediest populations in the most difficult of circumstances.
For more information about Health Volunteers Overseas, visit their website at www.hvousa.org or call (202) 296-0928.
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