It was on this day in 1971 that the Group d’Intervention Medical et Chirugicale en Urgency and Secours Medical Francais merged to form Medicines Sans Frontiers. Doctors Without Borders has gone on to work tirelessly to aid people in the worst of circumstances, focusing on serving people in need during armed conflicts, as well as in areas plagued with endemic diseases.
According to Wikipedia “In 2015, over 30,000 personnel — mostly local doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, logistical experts, water and sanitation engineers and administrators — provided medical aid in over 70 countries. The vast majority of staff are volunteers. Private donors provide about 90% of the organization’s funding, while corporate donations provide the rest, giving MSF an annual budget of approximately US$750 million.”
Sometimes in the midst of the most horrible events, people step forward and do the right thing.
And, well, here we are, one shining example.
They received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. They deserve more.
So, for their birthday, perhaps a small donation is in order…
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