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'''Medair''' brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, crises, and conflict areas by working alongside the most vulnerable. |
''''''Medair''' brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, crises, and conflict areas by working alongside the most vulnerable.'''[[Image:Medair_Logo.jpg|thumb|right|Medair logo]] |
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Its mission is to seek out and serve the most vulnerable people affected by crisis, particularly the forgotten men, women, and children who live in difficult-to-access regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. |
Its mission is to seek out and serve the most vulnerable people affected by crisis, particularly the forgotten men, women, and children who live in difficult-to-access regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. |
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'''Quick facts:''' |
'''Quick facts:''' |
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Medair employs over 60 people in [[Switzerland]], [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Germany]], [[France]] and The [[Netherlands]]. In the field, 120 full-time expatriates help populations in difficulty, with the support of 1600 local employees. |
Medair employs over 60 people in [[Switzerland]], [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Germany]], [[France]] and The [[Netherlands]]. In the field, 120 full-time expatriates help populations in difficulty, with the support of 1600 local employees. |
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The organisation serves over 2.5 million beneficiaries a year. It operates from its headquarters in Switzerland |
The organisation serves over 2.5 million beneficiaries a year. It operates from its headquarters in Switzerland and currently delivers nine programmes in eight African and Asian countries. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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;Medair's website |
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*[http://www.medair.org English language portal] |
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*[http://www.medair.org/fr_portal/ French language portal] |
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*[http://www.medair.org/nl_portal/ Dutch language portal] |
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*[http://www.medair.org/de_portal/ German language portal] |
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;More information |
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* [http://www.intelligentgiving.com/charity/1056731 Intelligent Giving profile of Medair UK] |
* [http://www.intelligentgiving.com/charity/1056731 Intelligent Giving profile of Medair UK] |
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* [http://www.eu-cord.org/members/medair.html EU-CORD profile of Medair] |
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* [http://www.alertnet.org/thepeople/members/220382.htm Reuters/Alertnet profile of Medair] |
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[[Category:Non-governmental organizations]] |
[[Category:Non-governmental organizations]] |
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[[Category:Humanitarian aid]] |
[[Category:Humanitarian aid]] |
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[[Category:Health charities|Medair]] |
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[[Category:International charities|Medair]] |
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[[Category:International nongovernmental organizations|Medair]] |
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Revision as of 09:16, 11 September 2007
'Medair' brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, crises, and conflict areas by working alongside the most vulnerable.
Its mission is to seek out and serve the most vulnerable people affected by crisis, particularly the forgotten men, women, and children who live in difficult-to-access regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Medair is a non-governmental organisation (NGO), with visionary staff who are motivated by their Christian faith to care for people in need. Its work is compassionate and practical, providing life-saving care and support which upholds the dignity and independence of every person, regardless of race, religion, or politics.
Medair is focused on using its funds with integrity, ensuring maximum efficiency and accountability for all its programmes. It provides a flexible range of relief and rehabilitation services, with expertise in health care, water & sanitation, and shelter & infrastructure. Its quality management system is certified to the ISO 9001 standard worldwide.
Since 1989, Medair’s work has made a profound difference for millions of people, enabling lives to be saved and sustained for a better future. Together with its donors and partners, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Quick facts:
Medair employs over 60 people in Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and The Netherlands. In the field, 120 full-time expatriates help populations in difficulty, with the support of 1600 local employees.
The organisation serves over 2.5 million beneficiaries a year. It operates from its headquarters in Switzerland and currently delivers nine programmes in eight African and Asian countries.
The organisation currently has programs running in Sudan, Uganda, Congo (D.R.), Madagascar, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Recent programs have been run in Albania, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Chad, Chechnya, India, Ingushetia, Iraq, Iran, Kenya, Kosovo, Liberia, Mozambique, Ossetia, Rwanda, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
External links
- Medair's website
- More information