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 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 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 READINGA big thank you to Otis McAllister, Inc. for their continued generosity of sponsoring container shipments and providing all shipping logistical support at no cost to VIDA! In 2015 alone, Otis McAllister donated 18 container shipments carrying over $15 million in aid to the impoverished people of Peru. Thank you to Royce and his worldwide […]
CONTINUE READINGGlobal Giving report on Lima, Peru project Prepared for worldwide Global Giving donors VIDA Peru’s warehouse is filling up fast! Five containers carrying hospital beds, exam tables, walkers and crutches, along with other equipment and lifesaving supplies arrived in Lima over the past three months. In addition 2 air shipments of antibiotic medicine has also […]
CONTINUE READINGVIDA continues to aid regions impacted by the various natural disasters that have hit Peru over the past decade. Recently. VIDA partnered with Peru’s Ministry of Health and the military to airlift medical aid to benefit thousands of families in the region of Tambo, Ayacucho. In addition to the medical supplies, VIDA has also shipped […]
CONTINUE READINGThank you Michelle, Maddy and Kameron for all of your efforts. The future of VIDA is bright thanks to our next generation of volunteers!
CONTINUE READINGThank you Bayer Pharmaceutical Company for donating around 150 first aid kits!
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