Join us for the 2nd Annul VIDA -Rossmoor Chapter Dinner & Auction May 31st, 2008 Rossmoor, California. We are now accepting auction items. Call Marcia Cutter 925-946-1768

San Francisco Reception 2007: Former President of Peru Alejandro Toledo
Peru Earthquake Benefit

RELIEF SUPPLIES SHIPPED TO PERU QUAKE VICTIMS

In response to the August 15, 8.0 earthquake which rocked Pisco, Peru, Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA) is prepared to deliver donated medical and disaster relief supplies. read more

VIDA RECEIVES 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR >

For the fourth consecutive year Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. Read our Charity Summary

266 CONTAINERS TO LATIN AMERICA >

Become a part of the next 20! See the aid we've sent

SAVING LIVES >

VIDA's top priority is to send quality medical supplies to people in the greatest need in Latin America.

PREVENTING ILLNESS >

In addition to medical aid, VIDA is committed to the development of educational focused on preventing injury and illness before they occur.

BUILDING COMMUNITIES >

VIDA works with organizations who have earned their community's trust and facilitates the development process by helping them set goals and acquire the tools necessary to meet their needs.

CREATING OPPORTUNITY >

Beginning with sustainability in mind, VIDA uses its resources to assist and develop projects designed to help people help themselves.

OUR ORIGINS >

VIDA has been serving underprivileged communities in Latin America since 1992 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 2 million people in under-served communities throughout 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries. In partnership with other US-based humanitarian non-profits, to date we have shipped over 235 ocean containers of medical relief worth over $220 million. VIDA averages over 25 containers per year (2001-2006).

In 2007 VIDA provided $400 in medical aid for every dollar donated.