THE OVERALL GOAL OF HERNIA REPAIR FOR THE UNDERSERVED IS TO DELIVER EXPERTISE, SERVICE, AND COMPASSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HERNIA PATIENTS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. HERNIA REPAIR FOR THE UNDERSERVED IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WILL USE THE PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR TO GUIDE ALL ACTIVITIES FOR PATIENTS, TRAINEES, EMPLOYEES AND CO-VOLUNTEERS WHILE PROVIDING FREE HERNIA SURGERY FOR UNDERSERVED PATIENTS AND SURGICAL TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME COUNTRY SURGEONS.