independance,
social justice, activism,
capacity for action, balance
Independance
We are an association independent of any political, religious, or financial power or interest.
We are free to choose our own programs and modes of operation.
We reject all forms of subordination and prioritize dialog with the people and communities we work with.
We believe that everyone should have access to healthcare, well-being, justice, and the same privileges and opportunities, whatever their legal, political, economic or other status.
We believe that social justice is a way of achieving equal access to healthcare, respect for fundamental rights, and solidarity.
We believe that social justice is a prerequisite for health and climate justice.
We are a worldwide movement of committed volunteers and professionals.
We care for and bear witness to what we see. We draw on our diversity to support the needs of people who are marginalized and disenfranchised from the fight for social change.
Capacity for action
We believe that the communities we serve are agents of change in their own health journeys. By working in partnership with them, we support their actions and the exercise of their rights. Empowerment is the foundation of our actions to develop sustainable healthcare solutions. Our position is one of equity.
balance
We seek a balance between our national actions and our international actions, between our emergency and long-term programs, between medical and lay knowledge, and between public funding and private donations.
PROVIDE CARE
Our action is guided by medical ethics and based on the needs of and collaboration with communities. We want to give people real access to healthcare, including all its physical, mental, and social components.
BEAR WITNESS AND CONDUCT ADVOCACY
Beyond outrage and revolt, we speak out against the intolerable. We take action to influence policy decisions and ensure better protection of the health of individuals and communities. If necessary, our action can extend into the legal sphere to obtain legal and regulatory changes. We reject the commodification of health and people. We advocate for health systems organized by the public authorities, accessible to all, and based on the principles of equity and solidarity.
SUPPORT SOCIAL CHANGE
We believe that any lasting change requires people to be empowered to manage their health. That’s why users are involved in the design, coordination, and evaluation of our programs.
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