Reasons for Giving
Digestive disorders – from diarrhea to obesity to cancer – are ranked by the WHO (World Health Organisation) in the ten leading causes of mortality, and are the single greatest cause of cancer death. Unfortunately, however, these disorders rank disproportionately low in both public awareness and healthcare priority in many countries.
It is only through the continuous edu- cation and training of gastroenterology professionals in their own countries that the WGO’s campaigns will succeed – from public awareness programs for Hepatitis in the developing world to preventative cancer screening in the developed world.
Ways to Help
There are several ways you can help WGO. We’re sure you will find one that is rewarding and no matter which route you take, your generosity will make a difference in the lives of many.
Success Stories
Thirsty for knowledge: WGO Training in South America
Wherever there are challenges, the WGO is there to meet them, bringing whatever resources it can to bear on the advancement of gastroenterology and gastrointestinal health. South America is no exception to this. In March 2007, the WGO conducted a third annual training course in La Paz, Bolivia and opened a Training Center in La Plata, Argentina...
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WGO Training in South America
A Welcome Message
The WGO Foundation: The Story So Far and the Road Ahead
To learn more about the origins of the WGO Foundation, where the Foundation has been and its plans for the future, read the editorial from Professor Eamonn Quigley, 2011-2013 Foundation Chairman. Professor Quigley’s editorial appears in the December 2011 issue of e-WGN.
News & Events
WDHD 2013, LIVER CANCER. Act Today. Save Your Life Tomorrow. Awareness. Prevention. Detection. Treatment.
The objective of WDHD 2013 is to seek to raise awareness of this growing health crisis and reduce the number of individuals affected by supporting the worldwide fight to bring recognition through education and training concerning this disease....
About the WGO
The World Gastroenterology Organisation
The WGO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the World Gastroenterology Organisation. Incorporated in 2007, it supports the WGO Society and its mission in several ways. Find out more here about WGO and its premier programs!
