Eye Surgery Week 1
May 14-May 23 2027

Savusavu Hospital, Vanua Levu

Join the Loloma Foundation surgical team in Savusavu, Fiji, as we provide essential care for pre-screened patients at Savusavu Hospital.

Each day, the team will work in the operating theater performing a range of surgical procedures. Five days are dedicated to surgery, with Saturdays free to explore the island and experience the beauty and culture of Vanua Levu.

About Savusavu Hospital

Savusavu Hospital is a fully functioning, electrified 50-bed inpatient hospital. The facility includes children’s, men’s, women’s, and obstetric wards staffed by resident nurses, as well as an operating theater, labor-and-delivery room, and on-site pharmacy.

Loloma Foundation maintains a dedicated supply of medications and surgical equipment to support our missions.

Accommodations

Volunteers will stay at Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa, a 160-acre sanctuary on Vanua Levu. The resort combines warm Fijian hospitality with lush tropical surroundings and clear, inviting waters for a truly memorable island experience.

Program Cost

$TBA USD per person

The program cost includes:

Round-trip economy airfare from Los Angeles to Savusavu, Fiji, including all taxes and surcharges
Domestic ground transfers
Required temporary medical and dental licenses
Seven nights’ accommodation at Koro Sun Resort
Seven days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, excluding beverages

Not included:

Beverages
Diving, snorkeling, and excursions during time off
Trip-cancellation insurance

Payment Schedule

An initial, non-refundable deposit of $2,000 USD is due by October 1.

Final payment details will be announced. Final payment is due by December1.

To pay by credit card, call Linda Kwasny at 858-414-9891.

Checks payable to Loloma Foundation may be mailed to:

Loloma Foundation
PO Box 2764
Del Mar, CA 92014

Important Information

We strongly recommend purchasing trip-cancellation insurance. For more information, visit Travel Guard.

Download the volunteer application
Medical license information
Dental license information

We look forward to another productive year serving the medical, surgical, and dental needs of rural Fijians. Come join us in making a meaningful difference.

If this will be your first Loloma Foundation trip, visit LolomaFoundation.org to learn more about our mission and previous work. We work hard while making time to experience the physical beauty and culture of this remarkable country.

Vinaka!

Linda Kwasny
Project Coordinator, Loloma Foundation
Lkwasny@Lolomafoundation.org