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About MSF

Our history

MSF has been delivering medical aid since 1971. Read about the founding of the movement and see key dates on our timeline.

Our UK office

The MSF UK office has specialist medical and media units, as well as fundraising and recruiting staff for our work overseas.

Other MSF offices

A list of MSF offices around the world, including contact details.

The MSF Movement

MSF is a worldwide movement. We are owned and run by our staff. Collectively, they make sure that MSF stays true to its mission and principles.

Our charter

All of its members agree to honour the principles spelt out in the MSF Charter. Read the Charter here.

Our Finances

We send 87 percent of money raised to our medical projects. Just four percent is spent on administration and staff costs. The rest is reinvested in fundraising.

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