Expedition report · October 2025

    40th Expedition Zoé + Amazone-se

    · 8 daysRio Arapiuns

    Caring for those who care for the Amazon

    appointmentsin 8 days of expedition
    560
    volunteers
    4
    hours donated
    216
    in donated services
    R$ 50k

    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

    Specialized health care in the Arapiuns

    The 40th Expedition: Zoé + Amazone-se took place from October 16 to 23, 2025, in Arapiuns, Abaré II. During the action, 140 ultrasounds, 402 ophthalmology consultations, and 18 eye surgeries were performed, expanding access to specialized health care in the region.

    560 consultations in 8 days aboard the Abaré II
    Appointments

    What was done, by category

    560in total
    • Clinical consultations
    • Exams
    • Surgeries

    Clinical consultations

    72%
    402
    • Ophthalmology402

    Exams

    25%
    140
    • Ultrasounds140

    Surgeries

    3.2%
    18
    • Eye surgeries (pterygium)18
    Highlights

    What marked this expedition

    Ophthalmological consultations and surgeries

    The expedition brought ophthalmological evaluations, consultations, and surgeries to the Arapiuns River, expanding access to specialized procedures.

    Partnership with Amazone-se

    Four Zoé volunteers worked aboard the Abaré II between October 16 and 23, 2025, recording patient data and providing guidance for follow-up on exams performed.

    Photos of the expedition

    • Team of the 40th Expedition: Zoé + Amazone-se
    • Ophthalmological evaluation conducted during the 40th Expedition: Zoé + Amazone-se
    Volunteer survey

    How the team rated it

    10out of 10: how likely they are to recommend Zoé to a friend
    Management5
    Reception5
    Overall5
    Ratings from 1 to 5.
    The next departure

    The 40th 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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