VIDA

Mission

Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA) provides medical relief and development assistance to health institutions serving impoverished communities in Latin America regardless of race, religion or politics. VIDA ships surplus medical supplies and equipment to Latin American hospitals and clinics in need, delivers swift relief to victims of natural disasters, facilitates medical training and assistance and creates projects that improve health standards in destitute communities.

Programs

VIDA’s Medical Supply Recovery Program diverts surplus medical goods from U.S. landfills to Latin American communities in need. The Disaster Relief program utilizes our network of Latin American contacts to efficiently and effectively send and distribute supplies in times of crisis. Puente de Vida sends volunteer doctors to rural Peruvian communities to provide free medical services. Milagro de Vida provides HIV/AIDS care and education to affected communities in Peru.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Send Medical Relief to Peru's Earthquake Victims

Personnel Overview

Haydée Rodríguez-Pastor - President
When a cholera epidemic broke out in Haydée’s native country of Peru in 1991 and quickly spread to neighboring Latin American countries, the crisis hit close to home and Haydée realized the dire healthcare situation in Latin America. She subsequently founded VIDA to send surplus medical supplies to Latin America, shipping over $300 million (650 tons) in supplies to date.

Personnel Statistics

Haydée Rodriguez-Pastor,
President and Founder
Founded in 1991
Employees: 3
Volunteers: 50

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 225,000
Budget (2005): $ 235,000
Maximum Budget: $ 235,000
Overhead: 1 %
Other funding sources: Individal donations, grants
Religious Affiliation: None - VIDA provides assistance regardless of race, religion or politics.