VSA is run by the medical students of University of Galway. Founded in 1977 by Galway doctor, Dom Colbert, the organisation raises funds for healthcare facilities in developing countries. One key principle of VSA is that all our volunteers fund their own travel and accommodation expenses. This allows all our funds to be used to help our partner hospitals and clinics. Where possible, we aim to spend money locally, boosting the local economy and cutting down on transport costs.
To date, VSA has sent more than 450 medical students as healthcare students to Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, The Philippines, Belize, Vietnam, India, Ecuador, and Peru.
Fundraising activities take place throughout the year, and all of the money raised goes directly towards developing and supporting medical services in the developing world.
This year we will be going to St. Francis Hospital (Zambia), Mpongwe Hospital (Zambia), and Mzuzu Central Hospital (Malawi) on electives to bring over much needed medical supplies. Every donation of any amount will go towards an amazing cause.
Company Details
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- Address
- Galway, Ie
- Industry
- Hospitals And Health Care
- NAICS
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Health Care and Social AssistanceSocial Assistance
- Keywords
- Abroad | LinkedIn.
- HQ
- Galway
Voluntary Services Abroad Questions
Voluntary Services Abroad's website is https://www.idonate.ie/event/voluntaryservicesabroad25
Voluntary Services Abroad's LinkedIn profile is https://ie.linkedin.com/company/voluntary-services-abroad
Voluntary Services Abroad's industry is
Hospitals and Health Care
Voluntary Services Abroad's top competitors are
Pre-Med Pathways,
Dundee University International Medical Society,
Pre-Medical American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Amsa,
Rejselyst,
Premed,
Galway Races,
Adventuredk, Adventureno & Adventurese,
Association Of Hr Professionals Sri Lanka,
Health Service Executive,
Nyhavn Rejser.
Voluntary Services Abroad's categories are Hospitals and Health Care
Voluntary Services Abroad's founding year is 1977
