Doctors Without Borders

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Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Organization Type: Nonprofit Humanitarian NGO

Beneficiary of: The Healers’ Shadow

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Mission and Purpose

Provide impartial medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare, regardless of race, religion or politics. The organization operates internationally with a principle of independence and neutrality. Serves populations in crisis across 70+ countries; over 400 projects globally. Languages: French, English, Spanish and local languages of mission countries.

Impact and Programming

Millions of outpatient consultations, 1.5 million vaccinations and thousands of surgeries annually. Provides life-saving care; for example, 80 % of operating expenses go directly to social mission. Received Nobel Peace Prize (1999); widely cited for independent field reporting. Emergency medical aid – rapid deployment of medical teams and supplies to conflict zones and disaster areas worldwide. Advocacy & testimony – speaks out about humanitarian crises and barriers to healthcare.

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