Doctors of the World
Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to vulnerable populations affected by war, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty or exclusion. In 2011, Doctors of the World’s global network used $177 million to run 342 programs that provided medical care for 1.5 million individuals in 76 countries. Originally established in France in 1980, the Doctors of the World international network now has offices in 15 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Photo credit: Benoit GuenotProjects Funded On Catapult
On the move to make women healthy
We don’t wait for women to come to us. We bring care to them.
Belgium
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The Lotus Bus: A vehicle of hope
Enable 1,200 Chinese migrant sex-workers in Paris to access health care and defend their rights.
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Fight Female Genital Mutilation in Spain
Trained peer educators are key in preventing this damaging practice.
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Break down barriers to healthcare for women
Help 150 vulnerable women in London access sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Help Syrian refugees access health care
Hundreds of refugees—mostly women and children—arrive daily at Doctors of the World’s primary healthcare center in Qah, Syria.
Education and microfinance to improve maternal care
Support health centers in Sindhupalchok district, Nepal, provide better care to mothers and newborns through health education, microfinance training and services.
Help 300 women in southern Laos receive safe deliveries
Help women in Southern Laos access better reproductive health services by providing midwifery and community health worker training and purchasing essential medical supplies.