Our Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Program in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
In partnership with the association Keoogo since 2010, Doctors of the World welcomes young women and their children in a safe space where both can learn and grow. These women have been ostracized by their families and communities after their unwanted pregnancies, many resulting from sexual violence. Our program has helped them gain autonomy and Read more.
The Border Health Program: Stories of Resilience and Healing
Doctors of the World has now been present for a year in El Paso, Texas to provide healthcare and support to migrants in transit. The city is overwhelmed by a wave of migration, as thousands of people cross the southern border, fleeing poverty, armed conflict, authoritarian regimes and the climate crisis. The number of Read more.
Dr Paul Mushombe Nibhumba: Testimonial from Doctors of the World Medical Coordinator in Mali
Dr Paul Mushombe Nibhumba, been working for Doctors of the World since 2012 in the Ménaka region in north-east Mali, and embodies altruism and unfailing commitment in his work for the organisation. From a very young age, Paul Mushombe Nibhumba needed to feel useful, to help others, and to give hope where there was none Read more.
Toupou Lancinet: Testimonial from Doctors of the World General Coordinator in Niger
“My name is Toupou Lancinet and I am the general coordinator of Doctors of the World in Niger. Niger is at the crossroads of West Africa, a place of passage for migrant people, each carrying their own story. Doctors of the World set up here in 2014, determined to bring a breath of humanity to Read more.
National Philanthropy Day 2023
New York, November 15, 2023 Happy National Philanthropy Day! As we take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact of philanthropy, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the support of our donors. Their dedication to our cause empowers us to continue our vital work providing emergency and long-term medical Read more.
Press 2023
Humanitarian Photography at the Cervantes Institute in New York Latin American Post (November 16, 2023) – The Cervantes Institute in New York hosts an exhibition behind its doors where humanitarian photography is the protagonist: through 41 images, the viewer will be aware of the different realities and conflicts that run through the world, from the Read more.
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The CDC’s Title 42 order fuels racism and undermines public health The Hill (October 16, 2021 | USA) America’s top physician, Dr. Anthony Fauci, had a message for Republican officials who scapegoat immigrants for coronavirus spread:“Let’s face reality here.” “The problem is within our own country,” Fauci explained in a recent interview on CNN. “Focusing on immigrants, Read more.
Morocco
Over the last few months, the context in Morocco has changed drastically. On September 8, a massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Particularly in the mountainous and landlocked High Atlas region, with almost 3,000 dead to date, several thousand injured, and thousands of people facing precarious conditions. The challenges facing the population include food Read more.
Doctors of the World presents a humanitarian photography exhibition that bears witness to human violations
Inauguration of the exhibition of the 26th edition of the Luis Valtueña Prize for Humanitarian Photography Doctors of the World presents in New York a humanitarian photography exhibition that bears witness to human rights violations and exposes injustice in the world The 26th edition of the Luis Valtueña Prize for Humanitarian Photography arrives Read more.