Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency and long-term medical care

to vulnerable populations while fighting for equal access to healthcare worldwide

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Doctors of the World is the US branch of Médecins du Monde, established in France in 1980. Our global network has more than 300 programs providing medical care for 1.6 million individuals in 79 countries worldwide.

WHO

WE ARE

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At Doctors of the World, we are committed to improving access to healthcare for the most vulnerable. Our emergency response and long-term development programs assist communities in establishing healthcare services with local partners in order to ensure sustainability and long-lasting effectiveness. On the ground, we bear witness and advocate for those who encounter obstacles to accessing healthcare.

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OUR

WORKOur programs focus on:

CONFLICT &CRISIS

International Programs

6,800,000 people have access to medical services provided by Doctors of the World

1,500,000people have received services provided by Doctors of the World

1,356,681

9,370

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MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH

HIV/AIDS &INFECTIOUSDISEASES

TARGET POPULATION

BENEFICIARIES

MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS

PROGRAMS

PEOPLE ON ANTIRETROVIRALS

COUNTRIES

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MIGRANT POPULATIONS

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GUATEMALA

LIBERIA

PHILIPPINES

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OUR GLOBAL

FOOTPRINT

Doctors of the World promotes access to reproductive healthcare for women working in manufacturing and export (maquiladoras).

GUATEMALA

Since 2003, Doctors of the World has worked to reestablish primary health care in Liberia.

LIBERIA

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

41% Africa

26% Latin America

5% Innovative programs and pilot projects9% North Africa and Middle East

2% Eastern Europe

17% Asia and Central Asia

4 Eastern Europe / 4 countries

9 Near and Middle East / 7 countries

13 Asia and Central Asia / 9 countries

15 Latin America / 7 countries

27 Africa / 16 countries

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Doctors of the World provides emergency care and basic healthcare services to children and families affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

PHILIPPINES

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Doctors of the World is piloting a program that uses microfinance as a means of mobilizing the community and improving maternal and reproductive health.

NEPAL

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PROGRAM EXPENDITURE

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OUR PRINCIPLES

We provide medical care in times of crisis with a long-term vision of rehabilitation and sustainability.

We advocate on behalf of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations to ensure and protect their access to healthcare.

We actively train local health workers and medical staff to facilitate sustainable improvements to local care.

We believe that partnering with local organizations is the most effective way to understand the needs of a community and best serve the local population. These partnerships allow us to provide culturally appropriate responses to health emergencies and help build sustainable local healthcare services.

Emergency Response

Improving access to healthcare for migrant populations

Capacity building for healthcare personnel

Building partnerships with local NGOs

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SYRIA & MALI

PRIORITY INITIATIVES:

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SYRIA

The humanitarian crisis began in 2011, and violence against the Syrian people continues to escalate. Living in danger and fear, Syrians are fleeing to neighboring countries to seek refuge and medical services. Doctors of the World has been active in Jordan and Lebanon since the beginning of 2012, providing care for Syrian refugees. The teams on the ground deliver primary and mental healthcare services, medicine, equipment, hygiene kits, and first aid training.

MALI

In 2012, Mali experienced a severe food crisis, collapse of the national health system, and a coup d’état. Today, the humanitarian situation is even worst. The alarming rates of malnutrition are threatening the population. The northern half of the country is facing a major health crisis. Despite security concerns, Doctors of the World remains active and has set up a clinic to provide primary health care and nutritional support to the displaced population.

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“None of the people have work, they have no money, no home and they feel abandoned. The camps are horrible, overcrowded; the stagnant water lying around attracts mosquitoes. People want to leave but they have nowhere to go. They don’t know how long they will be there so they have started to set up small businesses. Little by little the tents are replaced by more solid wooden and sheet metal structures.”

Eddy, coordinator at internally displaced persons camp

Two days after the earthquake, mobile clinics were set up in Port-au-Prince to provide first aid and surgical operations to those in need.

Over the course of six months, Doctors of the World opened ten clinics in Port-au-Prince. More than 9,000 consultations were conducted each week, primarily treating respiratory infections, diarrhea, malaria and sexually transmitted infections.

Working with the Ministry of Health, Doctors of the World sought to integrate free healthcare services into the national healthcare system.

The cholera epidemic has claimed 4,000 lives since the 2010 earthquake, posing continued risk to the local population. Doctors of the World provided treatment and prevention services to stop the epidemic from spreading.

THE TRANSITION FROM EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO LONG-TERM SUPPORT

HAITIIMPACT:

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The devastating earth-quake in January 2010 left 250,000 dead, 300,000 injured and 1.3 million homeless. Doctors of the World was there at the onset and continued to provide medical care to fight the cholera epidemic.

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PROJECT IN

NEW YORK

In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy hit the Rockaways in Queens, New York, displacing doctors, closing pharmacies and leaving hundreds of local residents without access to basic healthcare services or medication.

In response to this shortage of services, Doctors of the World USA launched the Treat, Connect and Restore Initiative, actively engaged local volunteers and community organizations to identify those in need and bring doctors to their homes. In the process of coordinating home visits utilizing volunteer doctors, it became starkly apparent that the need for accessible healthcare services pre-dated Superstorm Sandy. Doctors of the World USA began planning for a long term commitment to the community.

To help address the lack of access to medical care in the Rockaways, Doctors of the World USA opened its first domestic clinic in October 2013.

ROCkAwAYS FREE CLINIC

Doctors of the world USA is committed to:

• Providing primary care services to the uninsured and undocumented without regard for one’s ability to pay;

• Connecting clients with ancillary services including case management and mental health services offered on-site by partner providers;

• Ensuring all services are provided in a locally appropriate manner by regularly soliciting feedback and oversight from community leaders and clients;

• Continuing to address the larger needs of the Rockaways community through data sharing, stakeholder coordination and advocacy.

Doctors of the World USA is committed to providing care in the Rockaways community for as long as our services are necessary and welcome.

For more information about the clinic, including hours and directions, please contact: 718-634-4941.

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HOW YOU

CAN HELP ?

MAkE A DONATION

Make a donation to help provide healthcare for the world’s most vulnerable. A small gift can make a big difference! With a donation of $200, we can provide food, shelter, medical care and job training to 56 girls living on the streets in Democratic Republic of Congo.

wORk wITH US AT HOME OR ABROAD

Doctors of the World has a constant need for medical and non-medical volunteers for our domestic and international programs. Please visit our website www.doctorsoftheworld org/get-involved for more information on how to apply.

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For more information contact:info@doctorsoftheworld.orgPhone: 646-307-7584

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