Expedition report · November 2024
31st Expedition Surgical December
- appointmentsin 10 days of expedition
- 887
- volunteers
- 33
- hours donated
- 1,648
- in donated services
- R$ 308k
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
We closed 2024 in golden style: results beyond expectations!
The 31st Expedition: Surgical December in Belterra took place from November 29 to December 8, 2024. During the expedition, 32 gallbladder surgeries, 7 gynecological surgeries, 60 dermatological surgeries, 345 ultrasounds, 78 dermatology consultations, 56 surgical consultations, 25 dermatological procedures, 136 professionals were trained, 27 gynecological consultations, 75 pulmonary medicine consultations, 27 spirometry exams, 35 anesthetic screenings, and 16 family medicine appointments were conducted.
Appointments
What was done, by category
887in total
- Ultrasounds
- Clinical consultations
- People trained
- Surgeries
- Exams
- Other procedures
345
Clinical consultations
28%- Dermatology78
- Pulmonology75
- Surgical consultations56
- Gynecology27
- Family medicine16
People trained
15%- Professionals trained136
Surgeries
11%- Dermatologic surgeries60
- Gallbladder surgeries18
- Hernia surgeries17
- Gynecologic surgeries7
Exams
3%- Spirometry27
Other procedures
2.8%- Dermatologic procedures25
Stories
Who the team met
Attendances at Indigenous Villages Bragança and Marituba: During this second visit to the indigenous villages Bragança and Marituba, we reinforced our commitment to health and community capacity-building for the indigenous people of the FLONA do Tapajós (Tapajós National Forest). This time, we provided specialized medical care, conducting 32 consultations in the fields of pulmonology and gynecology. We also held a First Aid Training, equipping 35 residents and helping strengthen care and safety within the village.
Riverside community Aramanaí: We conducted a day of medical attention in the Aramanaí community, delivering essential healthcare to the population. Local. Twenty clinical consultations were carried out with our pulmonologist, addressing important respiratory health needs. In addition, we organized a first aid training that equipped 40 community agents, strengthening the community's ability to respond to emergencies and promoting greater safety for everyone. community of responder to emergencies and promoting greater safety for all.
Photos of the expedition
Volunteer survey
How the team rated it
10out of 10: how likely they are to recommend Zoé to a friend
Management5
Reception5
Overall4.98
Ratings from 1 to 5.Who went
33 volunteers- Victor Zanetti StrutzMedical student
- Anna Carolina Berkenbrock MendesMedical student
- Thelma Regina Maria Assis dos SantosAnesthesiologist
- Kaio Schroeder MattosGeneral surgery
- Caroline Brandão AlmeidaDermatologist
- Pedro AverbachDigestive tract surgery
- Rui Toshio Takemoto de Mendonça AlhoGynecologist
- Rubia Cristina Bozza SchwenckNurse
- Ivens Murad Garcia MagalhãesMedical student
- Mateus Simões de BarrosMedical student
- Gracy GuerriniRadiologist
- João Pedro Leal PuppinMedical student
- Nivaldo Ferreira Da SilvaNurse
- Beatriz Cesar Sant’annaAnesthesiologist
- Juscelino Kubitschek Ferreira FernandesAdministrator
- Marina Gasparoni Teixeira SoaresMedical student
- Plínio AverbachDirector of expansion
- Denis Sandoval Cordeiro dos Santos Photographer
- Marcelo AverbachDigestive tract surgery
- Artur Renato Moura AlhoAnesthesiologist
- Andre Nathan CostaPulmonologist
- Celso Augusto Milani Cardoso FilhoDigestive tract surgery
- Yuri Zago Sousa Santana de PaulaRadiologist
- Lidia de SantanaPress officer
- Marina Imamura IbanezMedical student
- Rodrigo GomesNursing technician
- Andrea Ortega GimenezDermatologist
- Fernanda AverbachFundraising / events
- Beatriz Lacerda AverbachDermatologist
- Mitaly Miranda Ribeiro Da SilvaNurse
- Gustavo Viola Constantino MiguelMedical student
- Renata Ferreira Peres Pimpinatti PaulinoMarketing
- Gabriela Queiroz do AmaralAnesthesiologist
Partners of this expedition
12 partnersSurgical supplies
6 partners
Medical equipment
4 partners
Diagnostic testing
1 partner
Education
1 partner
The next departure
The 31st is back. The 55th leaves on November 26.
26/11 to 06/12/2026 · Belterra55th Expedition: Surgical December 2026See the expedition →
Support the next one
Your donation goes to the 55th
Any amount. Pause or cancel anytime, through the donor portal.
Monthly donors are the foundation that allows us to plan expeditions ahead.
Secure donation with SSL encryption
