Dear friend,
The world has changed tremendously since Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was awarded the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize 25 years ago. Yet the powerful message from former MSF International Council President Dr. James Orbinski’s acceptance speech continues to ring true today.
The need for independent, impartial medical aid is more vital today than ever. The Nobel Committee recognized our commitment to humanitarianism—a commitment that drives us to save lives around the world and bear witness to our patients’ suffering because we know that neutrality is not synonymous with silence.
This independence is only possible because of our donors.
To honor years of delivering independent and innovative medical care—and ensure we can keep responding to emergencies for decades to come—will you make a special gift today?
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Since joining MSF in 2006, I’ve witnessed our teams respond to multiple emergencies—from reducing maternal mortality in Afghanistan, to addressing malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo, to providing lifesaving care amid escalating and ongoing conflict in Haiti, Sudan, and Gaza.
Right now, in Syria, our teams are on the ground providing aid in the northern region of the country and monitoring the situation in the wake of the recent changes. We stand ready to adapt our existing operations to meet emerging needs.
While these past decades have been marked by major humanitarian crises, they have also shown humanity's remarkable capacity to help those in greatest need. This incredible community of supporters has enabled us to maintain our independence for over 50 years, allowing us to reach people in more than 70 countries around the world. None of this work would have been possible without a legacy of generous donors.
Your generosity can help us uphold our values to provide care that is independent, neutral, and impartial—even in the most hard-to-reach places. Make your special gift today to power MSF’s lifesaving medical care in more than 70 countries around the world—today and long into the future.
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