Médecins sans Frontières means ‘Doctors Without Borders’

MSF the world’s leading independent medical humanitarian aid organisation. They are committed to

providing medical aid where it is most needed, regardless of race, religion, politics or gender and also to raising

awareness of the plight of the people we help.

Who are MSF?

In what type of situations might people need help from MSF?

•Wars •Natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods

•Diseases including Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/Aids•Famine and Malnutrition

•MSF in 40s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp-5q2kw6RM

Who does MSF help?

MSF helps people suffering from many different diseases and illnesses for example vaccinating children in the DRC

© Robin Meldrum [DRC] 2011

A cholera treatment centre set up by MSF in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake

© Jean Marc Giboux [Haiti] 2010

An MSF nurse counts the correct number of pills for HIV positive patients in Myanmar

© Chris de Bode/MSF [Myanmar] 2006

MSF treats thousands of children with malnutrition. This child is being examined by an MSF nurse.

© Dieter Telemans [Kenya] 2006

This child in Ethiopia is eating a special food supplement rich in vitamins to help him gain weight

© Juan Carlos Tomasi / MSF [Ethiopia] 2008

This is another picture from Haiti – Samantha’s knee was very badly injured when a wall fell on her during the earthquake.

© Julie Remy [Haiti] 2010 © Sefaan Maddens [Haiti] 2010

MSF often works in war zones. This child is talking to a MSF doctor in Gaza

© Valerie Babize/MSF [Gaza] 2008

MAP OF WHERE WE CURRENTLY ARE

Where do we work?

We have projects in over 60 countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East

MSF also talks about what they see.

They tell the rest of the world the difficulties that many people face.

Can you think of any examples?

•Lack of food and water•Diseases•Violence

What else does MSF do?

Speaking Out

Issues raised on the MSF website this month:

•Horn of Africa: Somalia appeal•Bahrain: MSF condemns raid on offices

•Democratic Republic of Congo: Cholera outbreak

Examples of speaking out

On missions:•Mission co-ordinator

•Doctors•Nurses

•Water-sanitation experts•Logisticians•Engineers

•And many more from all over the world!

In the MSF offices here:•Mission organisers•Human resources

•Fundraisers•Communications

Who do you think works for MSF?

An MSF Doctor in Libya

© Benjamin Bechet / Odessa [Mozambique] 2007© Eddy McCall/MSF Libya 2011

Nurses

© Benjamin Bechet / Odessa [Mozambique] 2007© Penny Bradfield Nigeria 2011

An MSF water and sanitation specialist is providing clean water after floods in Mozambique

© Benjamin Bechet / Odessa [Mozambique] 2007

All this work costs money!

MSF relies on people to donate money to allow them to do all this work.

One of the most important things about MSF is that they are independent.

Almost all of their money comes from kind members of the public

Funding

•Students in universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

•We raise money and awareness for MSF by holding lots of different events:

•Speaker nights•Films nights•Cake sales

•Sponsored runs

Friends of MSF

Any ideas?

Organise an event to make money for MSF and tell people about MSF’s work

Tell others about MSF

Make a donation to MSF or suggest a donation instead of a birthday present

Organise a visit to your school by an MSF speaker

Become an MSF volunteer when you’re older!

How you can get involved....

Visit our website: www.msf.org.uk/friends.aspx

E-mail: schoolsliasion.fomsf@gmail.com

Find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fomsf

How to contact FoMSF or find out more...

Visit the website: www.msf.org.uk

E-mail: schools@london.msf.org

Phone: 020 7404 6600 (London Office)

Find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/MSF.english

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MSF_UK

Follow us on You tube: www.youtube.com/user/MSFUK

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