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    Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international medical non-governmental organization that provides medical assistance in over 20 countries around the world independently of any government or political influences. Founded in 1971 by 13 French doctors and journalists, it has partnered with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and regular volunteers to operate emergency clinics and perform surgeries for victims of violence in countries experiencing crises like South Sudan, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its humanitarian work.

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    Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international medical non-governmental organization that provides medical assistance in over 20 countries around the world independently of any government or political influences. Founded in 1971 by 13 French doctors and journalists, it has partnered with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and regular volunteers to operate emergency clinics and perform surgeries for victims of violence in countries experiencing crises like South Sudan, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its humanitarian work.

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    Médecins Sans Frontières: Jack Enders

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    Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international medical non-governmental organization that provides medical assistance in over 20 countries around the world independently of any government or political influences. Founded in 1971 by 13 French doctors and journalists, it has partnered with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and regular volunteers to operate emergency clinics and perform surgeries for victims of violence in countries experiencing crises like South Sudan, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its humanitarian work.

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    MDECINS SANS FRONTIRES

    Jack Enders

    Who are they?


    -NGO that provides medical assistance to those who need it -Independent of government and outside influences -Operate in over 20 different countries around the world

    Were do they operate

    History
    -Founded in 1971 by 13 french doctors -Partnered with french journalists who had same ideals -Received the nobel peace prize in 1999

    Interesting people: Angelina Jolie


    -Contributed 1 million Dollars to MSF -Has done work on the ground for MSF and other orginizations -Is UNHCR goodwill ambassador for geneva

    Interesting People: Richard Heinzl


    -Met MSF founders in uganda during mid 1980's -In 1990 became MSF's first canadian volunteer -Retired from field operations to work on collaboration website for doctors

    Current Activities: Bahrain, South Sudan


    -Was able to treat 1 women and 3 children with multiple advanced surgeries after airaid -MSF operate many emergency clinics throughout the country due to lots of violence

    Conclusions
    -Very active charity with best interests of the people in mind -Good at making sure donations go to those who need it -Active in over 20 different countries

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