United Surgeons for Children

United Surgeons for Children - Together, We Can Save Lives.

Part of La Chaîne de L’Espoir International. We provide holistic health programs with particular expertise in surgery - to save lives and avert disability. United Surgeons for Children is part of the French NGO La Chaîne de L’Espoir International. We provide holistic health programs with particular expertise in surgery - to save lives and avert disability. Across the globe, children and families face a crisis: A lack of access to safe surgery. United Surgeons for Children pursues greater health and opportunity for children in the most neglected pockets of the world, with a specific focus and expertise in surgery.
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United Surgeons for Children

Overview

United Surgeons for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing holistic health programs with a focus on surgical interventions for children worldwide. The organization aims to expand access to surgery in developing countries, addressing the significant disparities in healthcare faced by millions of people, particularly children[1][4].

Mission

The mission of United Surgeons for Children is to create a world where all children, regardless of their wealth or nationality, can have the opportunity to thrive in good health. This mission emphasizes equitable access to healthcare services and highlights the organization's commitment to saving lives and preventing disabilities[1].

Programs and Activities

  1. Direct Surgical Interventions: The organization provides direct surgical interventions through its teams and volunteers to meet the immediate health needs of communities. This includes performing surgeries to correct conditions that would otherwise lead to disability or death[1].

  2. Training and Capacity Building: United Surgeons for Children trains local surgical experts to elevate local healthcare capacities. This training includes transferring new knowledge and technologies, which helps in sustaining long-term improvements in healthcare systems[1].

  3. Infrastructure Development: The organization works to construct and equip medical facilities in regions with inadequate infrastructure. This effort strengthens entire health systems by providing necessary resources for effective healthcare delivery[1].

  4. Health Education: United Surgeons for Children also focuses on teaching children good health practices. By instilling preventive behaviors, the organization aims to reduce the need for future surgical interventions[1].

Affiliation

United Surgeons for Children is part of the French NGO La Chaîne de L'Espoir, which operates as "Chaine De L Espoir USA" in the United States[2][4]. This affiliation further supports its mission by leveraging global expertise and resources.

Governance and Leadership

As of 2022, the organization's board of directors includes notable leaders such as Lee Hilling, Marc Sage, Dr. Eric Cheysson, Jean-Roch Serra, and Anouchka Finker[2]. The governance structure reflects a commitment to diverse leadership and expertise in managing the organization's operations and strategies.

Financial Information

United Surgeons for Children operates with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 82-2702661, which is used for identifying the organization for tax purposes in the United States. However, detailed financial metrics or audit information for this specific organization are not publicly available through common charity evaluation platforms like GuideStar, which may require subscription access to relevant data[2].

[1] https://usfc.org [2] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/82-2702661 [3] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/431136074 [4] https://www.instagram.com/unitedsurgeons/ [5] https://secure.givelively.org/donate/united-surgeons-for-children

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Incredible work, United Surgeons for Children! It's heartwarming to see such dedication to improving health access for children around the world. Together, we can truly make a difference! ❤️
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Thank you for your commitment to saving lives and providing children with the opportunity to thrive. Every child deserves access to safe surgery, and your efforts are inspiring! 🌍✨
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1. How can we effectively raise awareness about the urgent need for surgical access in developing countries, and what role can communities play in this effort?
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2. What strategies should United Surgeons for Children implement to ensure sustainable healthcare practices in the regions we serve, particularly regarding local training and capacity building?
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Together we can save lives. United Surgeons for Children operates holistic health programs with particular expertise in surgery that save lives and avert disability. An estimated 5 billion people are living without access to surgery and improved access to surgery has the potential to save 10 million lives each year. Thats why United Surgeons for Children is dedicated to expanding access to surgery in developing countries creating a world in which all children regardless of wealth or nationality can have the opportunity to thrive in health.

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