Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières at UCR

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian emergency aid and relief organization, founded in 1971, with national offices present in more than 20 countries including the United States. MSF's national offices contribute to the operation of medical humanitaria assistance projects in more than 65 countries worldwide. In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize. More information about MSF is available here: https://www.msf.org/who-we-are The overarching goals of Friends of MSF at UCR is as follows: (1) To raise awareness for MSF. Friends of MSF York strives to raise awareness for MSF, the work of MSF in the field, the populations that MSF serves, and the humanitarian issues MSF supports. (2) To fundraise for MSF. Friends of MSF at UCR raises money to support MSF, its projects and campaigns. (3) To encourage others to consider work with MSF. Although students cannot work with MSF field missions, Friends of MSF at UCR strives to make students aware of future opportunities with MSF in the hopes that they will consider working with MSF later in their professional careers. Friends of MSF at UCR provides information on MSF, the nature of fieldwork, and emphasize that professionals from a wide range of medical and non-medical professions are needed. (4) Form deeper roots within the Inland Empire through community service projects and fundraisers for other local non-profit organizations. Friends of MSF at UCR do not represent the MSF organization.

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