VAW GLOBAL HEALTH ALLIANCES

$68,639

Raised by Chapter Since 2019

VAW at University of Missouri-Kansas City, Dental Outreach

About
The University of Missouri-Kansas City chapter of Volunteers Around the World (VAW) consists of students that are enthusiastic and committed about addressing the health disparities that currently exists in developing countries. Through close collaboration with the organization Volunteers Around the World, our club at UMKC strives towards providing rural communities in developing countries access towards dental treatment, medication and nutritional and health education.

If you're interested in global dentistry and want to be part of one of UMKC's most involved clubs on campus, then become a member and check out our website for more information or come to one of our info sessions!

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8595 Pelham Rd, Suite 400 #301
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

http://www.volunteersaroundtheworld.org/

+1 (888) VAW-TRIP

teamdevelopment@vawglobal.org

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Recent Initiative

University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental Internship to Guatemala, August 2023

Volunteer Activity Description

Join UMKC on their Dental Outreach Internship to Guatemala this summer! interns will have the opportunity to learn about various dental procedures, such as cleanings, restorations, fillings, and extractions, learn about the current healthcare system in Guatemala and teach a public health class and much more! If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information!

VAW Global at UMKC will be opening up mobile dental clinics for local communities during their time in Guatemala.

One of the most exciting and important parts of interning with VAW Global is bringing full dental clinics and primary care medical clinics to the less fortunate. In 2022, VAW Global treated over 12,000 patients and we aspire to treat over 20,000 in 2023! One of the things that make our dental mobile clinics unique is that we are able to perform multiple procedures, including fillings, restorations, cleanings and extractions at the mobile clinic. Fundraising for supplies and medications is a huge part of creating a successful mobile clinic to help the local communities with effective care.

**Note: airfare is NOT included

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