Annual Report 2023: Uplift

We have created a snapshot of the year’s progress, results, and outcomes. This report would not have been possible without our supporters. We hope you enjoy seeing how we have grown in the past year.

Ten Thousand Mile Bridge: Closing the Surgical Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Ohana One documentary is more than just a film; it is a call to action. The filmmakers behind this powerful project wanted to bring attention to a critical problem while showcasing the solution. Their mission was clear – to raise awareness, engage the audience, and expose them to the healthcare crisis unfolding in Mozambique.

Training Trip to the Dutch Caribbean

Ohana One is excited to announce our latest work with practitioners in the Dutch Caribbean who are a part of the Dutch Caribbean Health Alliance. Tarek ElShayal, Ohana One’s biomedical & logistics coordinator, recently went on a training trip to both set-up equipment and train practitioners. Tarek brought with him cutting-edge tech which will will allow specialists to better support generalists on smaller islands and allow collaborations that haven’t been possible to date across locations in many countries.

Pedro Santos: From Mentee to Mentor

Pedro Santos, MD is a shining example of the effect of mentorship and investment in a single surgeon. He has not only expanded his expertise but also passed on his knowledge as a mentor to his peers — the ultimate goal of the Ohana One program. Dr. Santos reflects on his experience going from mentee to mentor.

Our Work

Cultivating surgical training programs in developing areas around the world.

Ohana One’s mission is to establish long-term sustainable surgical training programs utilizing mentorship relationships and advanced technology to elevate and expand safe surgical care in resource-scarce locations.

Education

Develop and invest in a network of surgeons to build a sustainable and connected global surgical community.

mentor/mentee pairs in the Surgical Sight Program

Innovation

Utilize technology to bridge the gap between these surgical professionals, thereby reducing distance as the primary barrier to year-round training.

countries with Ohana Onesupported technology

Community

Increase engagement to create a global community of surgeons, leverage assets to build the community.

hospitals where Ohana One introduced training technology

Recent Videos

Closing the critical surgical gap.

In developing countries, there is a critical shortage of 2 million surgeons. Sadly, because of this shortage, more people die from lack of surgery than HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria combined. Usually a few qualified surgeons are available in major cities to help thousands of patients.

In 10 years, if we have 1,000 surgeons enrolled in our mentor program, those new surgeons can go on to operate on 10 million people worldwide—closing the surgical gap.

Surgical Sight Program

Ohana One’s mentor/mentee program in collaboration with Vuzix Smart Glasses and Help Lighting software to train surgeons worldwide.

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Surgical Outreach Trips

Surgical outreach trips are critical in developing strong relationships between local and visiting surgical teams as they work in tandem towards achieving long-term skill-training.

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Surgical Training Sessions Audio Visual Library

Coming Soon – Our comprehensive surgical training video library encompasses 11 specialties, including orthopedics, pediatric neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and general surgery.

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Anatomical Cleft Restoration Philosophy (ACRP)

The ACRP is a modern cleft care treatment based on modern embryology and incorporating modern reconstructive surgical principles.

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Journal Club

Through regular monthly journal clubs, surgeons share their knowledge and asking important questions to give life-long learning.

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Tech Menu

Tech tools and educational materials could further be used to help train all medical professionals over time. Take a look at new technologies currently in use, and others being explored with Ohana One.

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TeleVu AR Software

With an intuitive interface, easy-to-use functionality, and secure connectivity, remote medical and technical assistance is made easy. There are a wide range of products including: GlassVU, RemoteVU, ScreenVu, CamVU, DeviceVU and FlowVU.

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OO App

Ohana One and its partners are developing an app that allow surgeons to learn, practice, collaborate, and have their surgical skills evaluated.

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Upcoming Events

Browse our upcoming surgical mission trips, conferences, webinars, and other events to further our mission, share knowledge, and expand your professional network!

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Webinars

Online seminars with medical and tech professionals that that allow participants to engage in real-time interactive discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions, facilitating remote learning and collaboration.

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Newsletter

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Ohana Stories

Read our blog to discover inspiring stories, impactful initiatives, and valuable insights into the transformative work we do together.

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Stories from our Ohana

The OO App Bringing the Future to your Phone

The OO App Bringing the Future to your Phone

Ohana One is set to further transform global surgical training with the launch of our groundbreaking OO App, anticipated in the second quarter of 2025. This app is thoughtfully designed to fortify connections between surgeons and support healthcare professionals, especially in remote and underserved regions.

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One-on-one mentoring is so productive, bringing someone to a marvelous new level of understanding and expertise. What a joy to see the surgeons I have mentored over the decades who have gone on to their own successful cycle of mentoring others.

Dr. Mark Meyerson

NGO Partnerships

Operating together for a better world.

We are honored to collaborate with dedicated and like-minded organizations that help us establish long-term sustainable surgical training programs in communities that need it most around the world.

AFNA
Americares
Ampath Global
Child Help
COSECSA
Cure
Cure
European Association of Urology
Foundation for African Medicine and Education
FIENS
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
G4 Alliance
Ghana Cleft Foundation
Global Health Initiatives
The Global Surgery Foundation
Global Initiative for Children's Surgery
Health Tech Without Borders
Healing the Children
ICChange
IFRU-SF
Incision Uganda
Intersurgeon
IVU Med
Kind Cuts for Kids
Leap Global Missions
Medi Tech Trust
Mending Kids
Neurokids
The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation
Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons
PASS
Pathways to Hope Africa
Phect Nepal
ReSurge
Roberto Clemente Health Clinic
Ruth Paz Foundation
Shriners Hospital for Children
Sign Fracture Care
Smile Train
Steps 2 Walk
Surgeons for little lives
Touching Hands
UCLA Health
University of Alberta
University of Toronto
Urolink
Water Step
World Pediatric Project

We need you!

Your donation brings us closer to closing the massive surgical gap that exists.

It helps us continue to train and collaborate with other organizations to provide global surgical training year-round. We believe every person deserves access to the very best surgical care. Your tax-deductible dollars have a direct impact on the health and lives of patients worldwide.

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