Orphanage Outreach: Health Programs

"This was my 4th mission trip and Orphanage Outreach is by far the most organized. I always felt safe, and the food was incredible."
...Michelle Self, UAB-School of Optometry

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Ben Cavilla, a physician with Los Medicos Voladores, with a young patient

Orphanage Outreach - Health Corps

One of the needs of the Dominican Republic is public health education and overall health care. We offer several opportunities for health educators, pre-dental students, pre-medical students, dentists and doctors to get involved and make a difference in Dominican Communities.

Specialized Opportunities

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	Orphanage Outreach eStore Come check out the new Orphanage Outreach eStore. Now you have the chance to purchase your favorite OO apparel. Water bottles, hooded sweatshirts and much more!
	Book the Future! A new Orphanage Outreach program! We are looking for classrooms and individuals to donate Spanish children's books.
	New Solar Panels! Through the help of many, Orphanage Outreach was able to install a bank of four solar panels and two low-energy freezers to help cut down on high energy costs.
	Summer 2007 Camp 250 Volunteers provided summer camps to over 2000 children in the Monte Cristi area: art camp, English camp, sports camp, and vacation bible camp.
	Orphanage Second Floor Construction Construction is well underway on the second floor of the orphanage. Learn how you can make a difference!
	OO English Institute Opens for Summer Summer art camp and English camp were held at Orphanage Outreach's new English Institute. English classes for 5th and 6th graders begins in September.
	OO Executive Director Receives Prestigious "Integrity in Action" Award Tom Eklund was awarded the Allen C. Phillips Integrity in Action Award from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA.
	Good Samaritan Foundation Awards Orphanage Outreach Operating Grant The Good Samaritan Foundation has awarded a $30,000 operating grant to Orphanage Outreach.
	Long Term Volunteer Opportunities There are several different long-term volunteer opportunities available with Orphanage Outreach in the Dominican Republic. An alternative to Peace Corps, mission work, or retirement!
	Episcopal High School 52 Volunteesr from Episcopal High School to join Orphanage Outreach for alternative spring break 2007- more than 10% of the student body!
	New Building Completed The education center is home to library/computers.