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• Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was founded in 1971

• MSF is an international medical humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency care to people affected by conflict, disaster, epidemic or neglect (exclusion from healthcare)

• In 1999, MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its humanitarian work

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MSF Charter:“Médecins Sans Frontières observes,

independence, neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the

right to humanitarian assistance and demands full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of

its functions...”

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• Every year, MSF sends thousands of professionals (doctors, nurses, logistical experts, engineers etc.) to respond to emergencies around the world

• BUT over 90% of MSF staff are locally hired– This ensures continuity in MSF programs– Provides training and jobs to local people– Gives teams local knowledge

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MSF works in over 60 countries

MSF Activity Map 2011

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• MSF relies on private donations to carry out its work– More than 80% of all funds raised come from individual

donors– As a result, MSF is able to act quickly in emergencies and

deliver aid to people based on need, irrespective of political, economic or religious interests

PRIVATE DO-NATIONS

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• MSF is accountable– More than 80% of all

funds raised go towards field projects

– MSF’s annual reports are available online (www.msf.ca)

Graphic is based on 2011 financial figures

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• *INSERT FUNDRAISING EVENT INFO• EXAMPLE:• Sunnyville’s Community Cook-Off– Tickets are $15 – Proceeds go to MSF– Volunteers needed– Enjoy delicious food and support a great

organization!

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Other ways to help:• Donate to MSF or host your own fundraising

event– www.msf.ca/donate

• Work for MSF overseas– MSF is always looking for doctors, nurses,

midwives, logisticians and other medical and support professionals for projects overseas

– www.msf.ca/work-with-us

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