Programs
The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand (AFSH) is dedicated to funding research and education programs for the betterment of patients around the world. Foundation funding of outreach programs brings the best hand care to underserved areas of the world including AFSH/HVO Young Surgeon Overseas and Hand Surgery Overseas.
Equipment Donation
The Foundation works with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) to facilitate the donation of loupes and other surgical equipment to underserved areas of the world.
To arrange a donation, call HVO (202) 296-0928.
Equipment donations are considered “in kind” donations and are deductible only up to the amount that has not already been depreciated through a practice or university. It is the responsibility of the donor to estimate value.
Following the donation, the equipment will be sent to an HVO site in an underserved area of the world. For a list of sites, visit the HVO website.