Causes: Biomedicine & Bioengineering, General Hospitals, Health, International, International Development, International Relief

Mission: MedShare is dedicated to bridging the gap between surplus and need to improve health care and the environment in the United States and abroad.

Results: Since MedShare was incorporated in 1998, the organization has prepared and shipped over 630 containers of medical supplies and equipment abroad. These items have improved health care for more than one million people in 85 countries and territories. MedShare has also had a significant impact on the environment as 1.7 million cubic feet of landfill space has been saved.

Target demographics: MedShare is committed to serving all needy health care institutions regardless of religion, politics or race. MedShare often partners with various faith-based and civic initiatives in efforts to fulfill its mission.

Geographic areas served: MedShare has sent medical supplies and equipment to 85 countries and territories around the world. For a full list, click here: http://www. medshare. org/shipments

Programs: MedShare has shipped 1,000 forty-foot containers of medical supplies and equipment to over 96 developing countries and to safety-net clinics in the U. S. Over 8,000 volunteers help us sort and repackage these supplies so that hospitals can order exactly what they need.