What are some of the recognition MSF has received for its work all over the world?
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has garnered widespread
recognition and accolades
for its unwavering commitment to providing medical assistance in crisis situations worldwide. In 1999,
Médecins Sans
Frontières (MSF) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its tireless efforts to provide
medical aid in
conflict zones. In 1996, MSF was honored with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and
Development for
contributing significantly to global peace and development efforts. Among its other notable awards and
honors are:
- Nansen Medal (1993)
- Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize (1998)
- Significant Achievement Award from the Indian Medical Association (Mumbai West) (2010)
- J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding (2012)
- World Community Excellence Award (2013)
- Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award (2015)
- Hamdan Award for Volunteers in Humanitarian Medical Services (2016)
- Pardes Humanitarian Prize for Mental Health (2017)
- Fries Prize for Improving Health (2019)
- King Hussein Award (2022)
How many donors does MSF have all over the world?
MSF garners support from a vast network of donors globally. In 2022, MSF's vital humanitarian work
was made possible by
the generosity of over 7 million individual donors and private foundations worldwide.
MSF is an independent organisation that relies solely on our donors for funding. Your donation ensures
our swift
response to the most pressing emergencies, often in overlooked countries and regions, where timely aid
can make a
life-saving difference.
Why is it crucial that I donate and how do you utilize my money?
As an independent organisation that relies solely on our donors for funding, your support is
absolutely crucial to our
ability to provide medical assistance to millions of people throughout the world. The funding we
receive from our donors
helps us continue to provide emergency medical assistance independently and impartially to people
affected by armed
conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. Your contribution saves
lives.
MSF India uses its resources in three main activities:
- Running medical programmes that provide general healthcare and hospital-level care in areas where
people have
difficulties accessing medical treatment; and the diagnosis and treatment of neglected diseases like
kala azar and
drug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Advocacy initiatives to lower drug prices, stimulate research and development of new treatments,
and overcome trade
and other barriers to accessing treatments.
- As an organization that undertakes implementation without any external support; we also invest in
organizational
development as well as, capacity building for our staff in projects and institutional office which
is important to
improve the quality of medical care for the patients.
MSF is transparent about its costs. You are free to check our accounts by visiting our website. Accounts
and programmes
are audited regularly and strict guidelines on finances are maintained according to MSF International
global standards
at all times.
For more donation related queries, view: MSF India Donation FAQ
How does MSF India utilize my donation?
MSF India directs its resources into three primary endeavors:
- Providing healthcare services: This involves operating medical programs to deliver general
healthcare and
hospital-level care to otherwise neglected populations, including diagnosing and treating neglected
diseases such as
kala azar and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Advocacy efforts: MSF India engages in advocacy initiatives aimed at reducing drug prices,
fostering research and
development of new treatments, and addressing barriers, such as trade restrictions, that hinder
access to essential
medical treatments.
- Organizational development and capacity building: As an independent organization conducting
implementations without
external support, MSF invests in enhancing its organizational infrastructure and capacity-building
for staff both within
projects and institutional offices. This investment is crucial for elevating the quality of medical
care provided to
patients.
MSF maintains strict financial guidelines in accordance with global standards, ensuring accountability
and transparency.
Detailed financial information, including audits and program reports, are readily available on the
organization's
website for public scrutiny. For more information on donations and related queries, please visit the MSF
India website:
MSF India Donation FAQ
How do I contact you if I have queries?
To reach our India office, you can contact us via phone at +91-11-69110000 or email us at India.Info@new-delhi.msf.org.
If you have donation-related queries, please feel free to contact us at +91-9958159797, available
Monday to Friday from
10 am to 5 pm, or you can email us at donorservice@new-delhi.msf.org.
If you prefer for us to reach out to you, please visit our website at
https://msfsouthasia.org/contact-us/ and provide
your details. We value your feedback and suggestions and would love to hear from you.