Expedition report · June 2023

    17th Expedition New boat, new waters

    · 7 daysRio Mamuru
    appointmentsin 7 days of expedition
    818
    volunteers
    6
    hours donated
    312
    in donated services
    R$ 90k

    Value of the services donated on this expedition: hours actually worked × the market rate for the specialty, reported by the volunteer or, failing that, the market average — the methodology of note 11 to the audited financial statements. Amounts in Brazilian reais.

    About the expedition

    Consultations and exams

    June 2023 marked a significant period in Zoé's journey. In partnership with the Hospital Boat Papa Francisco, we explored the waters of the Rio Mamuru in the Amazon, an unprecedented experience that reinforces the importance of medical care in remote and underserved regions. Over four intense days, we sailed toward 14 riverside communities, bringing hope materialized through medicine. Our six volunteers, true anonymous heroes, dedicated 312 hours to the mission of helping others. We conducted 818 consultations across various specialties, from pediatrics and gynecology to infectious diseases and ophthalmology. Additionally, we performed a substantial number of ultrasound and ophthalmologic exams, essential tools for accurate diagnosis.

    New recordCompared with the previous record, from the 12th Expedition: Surgeries
    Appointments
    17th · Jun/2023818
    12th · Oct/2022541
    Appointments

    What was done, by category

    818in total
    • Clinical consultations
    • Exams
    • Ultrasounds

    Clinical consultations

    60%
    489
    • Pediatrics106
    • Ophthalmology106
    • Infectious diseases101
    • Gynecology94
    • General practice82

    Exams

    25%
    204
    • Eye exams204

    Ultrasounds

    15%
    125

    Photos of the expedition

    • Team of the 17th Expedition: New boat, new waters
    • Photo of the 17th Expedition: New boat, new waters
    Volunteer survey

    How the team rated it

    10out of 10: how likely they are to recommend Zoé to a friend
    Management4.5
    Reception5
    Overall4.9
    Ratings from 1 to 5.

    Who went

    6 volunteers

    Partners of this expedition

    3 partners

    Boat

    1 partner
    • Barco Papa Francisco

    Expedition donor

    1 partner
    • Alliança

    Partner NGO

    1 partner
    • Fundação Dieter Morszeck
    The next departure

    The 17th is back. The 55th leaves on November 26.

    55th Expedition: Surgical December 2026
    26/11 to 06/12/2026 · BelterraSee the expedition →
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