explaining the 17 goals for the 2030
agenda for sustainable development let's
explain who doctors without borders or
MSF is Doctors Without Borders also
known as MSF the French abbreviation is
an international humanitarian NGO it is
best known for its projects in war-torn
regions on developing countries affected
by endemic diseases over 30,000
personnel provide medical aid in over 70
countries the vast majority of staff are
volunteers
these include doctors nurses and other
medical professionals logistical experts
water and sanitation engineers and
administrators private donors provide
about 90 percent of the organization's
funding while corporate donations
provide the rest giving MSF an annual
budget of approximately 1.6 3 billion
u.s. dollars
MSF was founded in 1971 by a small group
of French doctors and journalists who
sought to expand accessibility to
medical care across national boundaries
and irrespective of race religion creed
or politics to that end the organization
emphasizes independence and impartiality
today MSF has ongoing missions all over
the world MSF is known for its quick
response in an emergency their missions
include humanitarian work in areas
affected by a natural disaster civil war
or endemic disease MSF works worldwide
to help people who are suffering as a
result of war drought or government
economic mismanagement by ignoring
political and religious boundaries they
prioritize the welfare victims it comes
as no surprise then that MSF has general
consultative status with the United
Nations Economic and Social Council
msf received the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize
in recognition of its members continued
efforts to provide medical care and
acute crises as well as raising
international awareness of potential
humanitarian disasters
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