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Vine Trust: Connecting People. Changing Lives.

We enable volunteers to empower communities living in severe poverty in Tanzania and Peru. Working in partnership with local organisations, we bring real and sustainable development to some of the world’s most vulnerable people.

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New Medical Records System for the Amazon Hope Programme

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New Medical Records System for the Amazon Hope Programme

NEW ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM FOR THE AMAZON HOPE PROGRAMME! During the recent Stakeholders conference, we received a very encouraging update about the progress that has been made on the new Electronic Medical Record system (EMR) which has been installed in the MV Forth Hope in Peru. Initial reports from the medical team have been very positive about how easy it is to use and the benefits that it is…

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A record year for the Amazon Hope Programme!

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A record year for the Amazon Hope Programme!

A record year for the Amazon Hope Programme! Congratulations to the Amazon Hope team on their amazing achievement of providing 192,687 consultations during 2022, which is the highest ever annual total in the programme’s 21-year history! During the month of November, the programme also passed the 2 million consultations total since the services began! The success of the programme has, once again, been down to the incredible dedication and hard…

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Welcome to Vivian Onyeneke

We are delighted to welcome a new member of staff to Vine Trust, Vivian Onyeneke. Vivian has joined as key member of the Admin team at the office in Edinburgh, supporting the ongoing development of our partnership programmes and volunteers expeditions. Welcome, Vivian!

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2023 Forth Hope Expeditions Now Available

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2023 Forth Hope Expeditions Now Available

We are delighted to announce that applications to join the Forth Hope Medical Programme, Peru in 2023 are now open. An expedition with the Forth Hope Programme not only gives you the chance to learn about local health needs and use your medical skills to support the services. It's also a great opportunity to discover more of the local culture from the excellent Peruvian team who manage and deliver the work…

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Jubilee Hope visits Goziba Island

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Jubilee Hope visits Goziba Island

After Jubilee Hope's most recent expedition, Programme Manager, Patrick abula reported that "there was great excitedment on the return of the ship to the island of Goziba. There was a huge crowd of patients". Dr Uzia Mohamad, Head of Medical Services, noted that "there has been great team spirit and team work, with quality services offered to patients".

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Climb aboard!

Volunteer as a medical or dental professional aboard our medical ships on the Peruvian Amazon or Lake Victoria Tanzania. Help provide healthcare and health education to communities living in severe poverty.

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Get your hands dirty!

Support our local partners in Tanzania to build homes for vulnerable children and families. Empower communities living in extreme poverty, providing them with the security they require to have a brighter future.

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Learn and discover!

Take education beyond the classroom and begin the adventure of a lifetime to Tanzania or Peru. Become an active global citizen as part of a School Expedition, providing care and shelter to vulnerable communities.

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4051

Volunteers

144

Homes Built

2,429,926

Medical & Dental Consultations

What our volunteers say

Testimonials

“It was an unmissable opportunity to visit these remote communities and use my skills to help people ”

– Rhona Raeburn, Medical Volunteer

“The overall experience of supporting an initiative like this has been most rewarding and impactful. From considering the "white saviour complex" to meeting locals and working alongside them to realize this initiative; I have learned a lot. ”

– Kalen Lees, Building Volunteer

“…an absolutely wonderful, unforgettable trip. The Tanzanian medical team and crew couldn’t have made us feel more welcome ”

– Sue Aiken, Medical Volunteer

“What a truly life-changing experience for the young people who travelled with us! They are much more self-aware and have a hugely increased awareness of perspective. The impact has been evident; I would highly recommend this challenge to anyone! ”

– Jill Drummond, Building Volunteer