Since 1999 the different chapters of NSWB have traveled to El Salvador, Belize, Ghana,[1] Haiti,[7] Jamaica,[8] Russia, Ecuador, Guatemala and in the impoverished areas surrounding the chapters. In order to remain free to promote health in politically tense zones around the world, NSWB remains independent of any political or governmental affiliation.[citation needed] All funds are donated to the non-profit body and no party within the group is paid to provide services.[citation needed]