“The act of humanitarianism comes down to one thing: Individual human beings reaching out to those others who find themselves in the most difficult circumstances.” — Dr. James Orbinski, former President of the MSF International Council, 1999 Nobel Peace Prize speech WATCH THE SPEECH

What does it mean to be a humanitarian, Friend?

In his acceptance speech for the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. James Orbinski, then president of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiéres (MSF)’s International Council, reminded us that “Humanitarian responsibility has no frontiers.” Decades later, these words still ring truer than ever.

It's been more than twenty years since MSF was awarded the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize for “pioneering humanitarian work on several continents.” Today, amid increasingly dire humanitarian emergencies worldwide, our mission remains unchanged.

Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, watch Dr. Orbinski’s powerful message and reflect on what it means to be a humanitarian.

For over 50 years, MSF teams have provided independent medical humanitarian aid to people in crisis, at no cost to our patients, thanks to our compassionate donor community.

Today, amid conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo, cholera outbreaks in South Sudan, malnutrition in Afghanistan, and US government cuts to humanitarian aid, your commitment to provide lifesaving care is more urgent than ever.

Watch MSF’s 1999 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech and reflect on your impact as a humanitarian. We could not do this work without you.

Thank you for being a vital part of this lifesaving movement.

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