Baby formula for HIV+ teen mothers in Lima, Peru

VIDA has had a very busy year in Peru. To date, VIDA has shipped 28 containers carrying over $30 million in aid.  We intend to finish the year strong as we are prepping two containers for shipment later this month.  These shipments represent a new partnership being led by Peru's First Lady, Nancy Lange, who is spearheading an effort to upgrade and increase the number of beds available in Peru's hospital system.  To that end, these two shipments will carry 50 Hill Rom hospital beds along with valuable medical supplies and ambulatory equipment to use as much space in the 40' container as possible without damaging the beds.  VIDA has already secured commitments for 192 beds and is looking to secure another 200 plus beds in 2018. 

A major cost in this project is the ocean freight from Oakland to Callao.  GlobalGiving donors play an important role in making these shipments possible.  The people of Peru and VIDA thank you for your continued generosity.

VIDA thanks GlobalGiving donors for your support! VIDA has made a total of nine shipments (ocean and air) carrying nearly $10 million in aid in response to the tragic flooding.  800,000 homeless, 300 plus hospitals/clinics destroyed and the infrastructure is devastated - roads and bridges washed out and entire communities swept clean.

VIDA is working with our partners and the government to help rebuild the healthcare infrastructure.   The government is dedicating transportation resources to transport the aid to the impacted communities and we are ramping up our efforts.

To that end, VIDA is making 12 additonal shipments by sea and air to Peru over the next 12 weeks.  To that end, we are excited to announce that the first of four containers has left the VIDA warehouse carrying $500,000 in aid!

We are in the process of securing funding for the next 8 containers and appreciate the support of the GlobalGiving community!