SOCIAL JUSTICE

We believe in social justice as a vehicle for equal access to healthcare, respect for fundamental rights, and collective solidarity.

EMPOWERMENT

With our partners, the communities and their representatives, we help empower all socially and physically vulnerable populations to take action within their social environment, to become actors in their own health and to exercise their rights.

INDIPENDENCE

Our organization is independent of all political, religious or financial authorities and interests. We are independent in the choice of our programs and operating methods. We refuse all forms of subordination and foster dialogue with the people and the communities with whom we work.

COMMITMENT

As a movement of committed and militant professionals, made up of volunteers and salaried staff, we provide and/or support medical services, bear witness and – strengthened by our diversity – sustain populations who are seeking social change.

BALANCE

We seek balance between national and international actions, between emergency and long-term actions, between medical and non-medical knowledge, and between public funding and private donations.
This balance is a key factor to determine our legitimacy and originality.