in 2024 Peru is still facing multiple challenges in overcoming the devastating COVID pandemic. Political chaos, social unrest, economic challenges, and climate issues only contribute to the problems. As always, VIDA is committed to responding to the long-term challenges and will remain on the ground for the long haul. VIDA is focusing on sending critical […]
CONTINUE READINGHospitals in Northern California are continuing to redirect surplus COVID supplies to VIDA to send to those countries that still need emergency supplies. In 2023 VIDA has sent over 70 shipments to Peru, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Uganda, India, Mexico, The Caribbean, Honduras, and Ukraine. “Over 70 containers of supplies shipped…” Peru is still are […]
CONTINUE READINGThe US is still sending surplus COVID supplies overseas to help those in need. For VIDA, Peru remains a key focal point. The 2023 rainy season in Peru has been devastating. In early March, the warming of the ocean located off the coast of Peru signaled a strong El Nino. The government declared a state […]
CONTINUE READINGHello friends! Due to increased cases BAY AREA wide – we are not accepting volunteer groups at the warehouse til the Fall or if and when more news comes out. We are sorry as we typically need volunteers daily to accomplish our goals. We are still shipping containers to Latin America. We could use your […]
CONTINUE READINGHello friends! Due to increased government announcements – we are not accepting volunteers at the warehouse til April or if and when more news comes out. We are sorry as we need volunteers daily to accomplish our goals. We are still shipping containers to Latin America. We could use your financial support at this time […]
CONTINUE READINGThe volunteer group from Clif Bar in Emeryville cranked on the sorting for 3 hours – banging out box after box of donated medical supplies. Thanks so much for coming in – we rely on group support weekly! The supplies sorted will go to hospitals and clinics in need in Latin America – primarily […]
CONTINUE READINGLooking to volunteer for a day or even half-a-day? We’ve just made it easier. We’re open Monday-Friday from 11am-5:30pm. Please email us to let us know when you’re coming. We suggest wearing close-toed shoes, various layers for heat and cold, and readers if you generally need them for small print. You and your friends are […]
CONTINUE READINGAt this time of crisis in Peru – all donations will directly support the shipment of containers to Lima. As of March 20, 2017 – we have three containers enroute to Lima via sea. Plus we have two containers nearly ready to ship in the next 9 days. You can support the people of Peru […]
CONTINUE READINGWe invited supporter and anchor woman Cheryl Jennings to Lima, Peru for our Annual Black & White Gala to be honored for her social explorations and for an in depth look at VIDA’s medical relief work in Peru over 25 years. Read her wonderful story and watch the videos taken at various clinics throughout Lima […]
CONTINUE READINGAt any moment a crisis can occur in Latin America. We at VIDA are prepared at all times to respond quickly an efficiently. All year long as we ship containers on a bi-weekly basis we strengthen our ties with the local entities who make it possible. So it is with Ecuador. A 7.8 earthquake caused […]
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