The Kavanah Project was created with the mission of improving access to specialized healthcare in cities with long waiting lists for surgical procedures. Founded by students from the Albert Einstein School of Health Sciences (FICSAE) and supervised by Dr. Leandro Luongo de Matos, the project has the operational support of professors and clinical staff from the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), including the project's medical coordinator, Dr. Daniel Magalhães.
The name Kavanah, of Hebrew origin, means “intention or purpose”, reflecting the participants’ dedication to providing quality healthcare with a deep commitment. The project’s actions are not limited to surgeries; they also include supporting and encouraging local healthcare services to improve their internal processes, promoting excellence in all areas.
In Brazil, where more than a million people wait in line for elective procedures at the SUS, initiatives like Kavanah are essential. The project helps reduce waiting lists in the public health system, easing the burden on available resources. In addition to the immediate impact on the communities served, it provides valuable technical and practical experience for medical students, developing empathy, teamwork and leadership skills.
born on purpose
médica, o Projeto Kavanah mostra que a saúde,
guiada por um propósito claro e ações voluntárias,
pode realmente transformar vidas.
Cuidar da comunidade é o coração da medicina,
o Projeto Kavanah exemplifica essa filosofia em cada expedição.
Inspirando pacientes, colegas e a comunidade
médica, o Projeto Kavanah mostra que a saúde,
guiada por um propósito claro e ações voluntárias,
pode realmente transformar vidas.
Cuidar da comunidade é o coração
da medicina, o Projeto Kavanah exemplifica
essa filosofia em cada expedição.
"We believe in the power of volunteering
to transform realities and inspire
future health professionals.
Every life we touch reflects the effort
set of our dedicated team.
Our mission goes beyond surgeries;
we want to inspire and empower
future health professionals."
born on purpose
"This is the first time I've been part of it as one of the
organizers of such an undertaking
significant both for our learning
as for society."