Welcome to Vida
Volunteers for Inter-American Development
The mission of VIDA is to provide assistance to health institutions and development projects that support people in need in Latin America regardless of race, religion, and politics. VIDA’s top priority is to send quality medical supplies to people in the greatest need in Latin America.
LATEST NEWS
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VIDA Ships Two Containers of Life Saving Aid to Lima, Peru
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…
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2023 A Very Busy, Productive Year for VIDA
Hospitals 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…
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US COVID Supplies are Benefitting those in Need!
The 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…
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Due to ongoing COVID 19 issues – our Volunteer Program is suspended.
Hello 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…
