INSERT TITLE INSERT DATE Médecins Sans FrontièresDoctors Without Borders MSF was founded in 1971 MSF is an international medical humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency care to people affected by ID: 1045712
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2. 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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7. 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...”
8. Every year, MSF sends thousands of professionals (doctors, nurses, logistical experts, engineers etc.) to respond to emergencies around the worldBUT over 90% of MSF staff are locally hiredThis ensures continuity in MSF programsProvides training and jobs to local peopleGives teams local knowledge
9. MSF works in over 60 countriesMSF Activity Map 2011
10. MSF relies on private donations to carry out its workMore than 80% of all funds raised come from individual donorsAs 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
11. MSF is accountableMore than 80% of all funds raised go towards field projectsMSF’s annual reports are available online (www.msf.ca)Graphic is based on 2011 financial figures
12. *INSERT FUNDRAISING EVENT INFOEXAMPLE:Sunnyville’s Community Cook-OffTickets are $15 Proceeds go to MSFVolunteers neededEnjoy delicious food and support a great organization!
13. Other ways to help:Donate to MSF or host your own fundraising eventwww.msf.ca/donateWork for MSF overseasMSF is always looking for doctors, nurses, midwives, logisticians and other medical and support professionals for projects overseaswww.msf.ca/work-with-us
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