Disaster Relief
Chile Earthquake
VIDA prepares 3 year plan to aid Chile after 8.8 Earthquake destroys the coast of Chile on 2.27.2010. As of December 31st, VIDA has shipped 3 containers valued at $3.5 million to our long time partner FEDES for distribution in Chile. In addition, we have coordinated with Americares for deliveries from VIDA in Lima to Santiago, Chile.
Haiti Earthquake
As of March 1st, VIDA has delivered 48 pallets of medical supplies desperately needed for survivors and is committed to supplying Haiti as needed.
Our Origins
VIDA has been serving underprivileged communities in Latin America since 1991 by providing them with medicines, medical supplies and equipment donated to us by San Francisco Bay Area hospitals, clinics and individuals. Through such donations we helped to provide care for over 4 million people in under-served communities throughout 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries.
In partnership with other US-based humanitarian non-profits, to date we have shipped over 325 ocean containers of medical relief worth over $210 million. In 2010, VIDA shipped 32 containers.
Mission
Creating Opportunity
Beginning with sustainability in mind, VIDA uses its resources to assist and develop projects designed to help people help themselves.
Preventing Illness
In addition to medical aid, VIDA is committed to the development of educational focused on preventing injury and illness before they occur.
Saving The Soil
Since 2005 VIDA has diverted over 745 tons of usable medical supplies from Bay Area landfills.
Saving Lives
VIDA's top priority is to send quality medical supplies to people in the greatest need in Latin America.