Volunteers for International Development and Aid (VIDA) was founded by David Levine in 2009 shortly after his first DIVOG trip in the Summer of 2008. VIDA is a non-profit humanitarian organizations that undertakes construction and social development projects that enrich the quality of life in communities worldwide.

VIDA partners with developing communities in need and deploys volunteers to create sustainable, replicable solutions to issues of poverty, hunger, access to education, gender inequality, child mortality, maternal health, disease, environmental sustainability, sanitation and economic development. VIDA aims to educate community members and develop local leadership that will maintain and, if possible, repeat successful projects and programs after completion. DIVOG Founder Richard Yinkah serves as International Program Director for VIDA, allowing DIVOG and VIDA to successfully collaborate on projects throughout West Africa.

Congratulations to VIDA for their selection as a Top 10 Finalist Best New Charity in the 3^rd Annual Stay Classy Awards!