Michael Were, Author at OHI

I have the absolute privilege of being the General Manager of Open Heart International. I am responsible for the Australian business operations including marketing, fundraising and governance strategies. I travel occasionally with the teams; they can't have all the fun without me!

Jun 13

United Nations

Open Heart International brings patients from small pacific nations together for the opportunity to receive life saving surgery.

Jun 13

The Venue

Vaiola Hospital is the main hospital in Tonga and is undergoing some great improvements.

Jun 13

From Boxes to Surgery

With 24 hours till surgery is to start, the boxes need to be unpacked and the equipment setup!

Jun 13

Arrival Day

The last of the Open Heart International team has arrived in Tonga

Jun 13

Up and Away!

The equipment and staff have left for Tonga about to start what will be another successful Open Heart International visit.

Jun 13

Rusty’s Final Thoughts

Thoughts, thank you and praise from the coordinator of the Papua New Guinea Operation Open Heart project.

Jun 13

A Newbies Experience

Answering the call to volunteer reaps benefits not only for the cause but for the individual too.

Jun 13

Theatre Team Sign Out

The theatre team finish up at the end of a successful surgery week.

Jun 13

A trip to Maternity

Volunteers discover their own way to assist the people of PNG on subsequent visits.

Jun 13

In the General ICU

The ongoing training of local ICU staff is reaping rewards as Open Heart International take over the general ICU ward and help create another for a week.