Lifebox is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving surgical safety and anesthesia worldwide. Founded by the creators of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, including Dr. Atul Gawande, Lifebox works through tools, training, and partnerships to make surgery and anesthesia safer for every patient.

Since 2011, Lifebox has made significant strides in over 116 countries, training over 12,000 healthcare providers and making surgery safer for an astounding 181 million patients. Their work encompasses various initiatives such as improving access to pulse oximetry, reducing surgical infections through the Clean Cut program, and strengthening surgical teamwork. Lifebox is deeply committed to addressing inequities within their organization and the global surgery community.

They have set ambitious goals for investing in staff, leadership, and innovation to reduce their footprint in high-income countries. Through their strategic plan, Lifebox emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork as the foundation of their approach. They have had a profound impact, distributing 33,400 pulse oximeters to resource-limited settings and launching initiatives to improve maternal health and pediatric surgery.

By supporting Lifebox, you can be part of a movement that is closing the gap for the billions of people without access to safe surgery. Donate or follow Lifebox CEO Kris Torgeson on Twitter for updates on their life-saving work