Neurosurgery, Education and Development Foundation: A Joint Spanish and American Effort in Eastern & Central Africa

Achieving sustainable neurosurgical expertise and independence in the developing world is the major goal of FIENS. Success is often hard to measure in such efforts and does not come easily. However, we are certainly making progress. Herein we highlight three amazing programs that are helping advance neurosurgical healthcare around the world. We believe such “Twinning Programs” are a sustainable model for international collaboration and education in neurosurgery.