Doctors Without Borders
40 Rector Street 16th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Doctors Without Borders USA provides life-saving medical care to people caught in crises, including armed conflict, epidemics, and natural disasters.
Why give here?
- •High financial accountability with a Charity Navigator score of 97.0/100
- •Strong program expense ratio of 84.7%, ensuring most funds reach the field
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Doctors Without Borders USA (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency relief and infectious disease treatment to populations overwhelmed by catastrophic events 13. In the most recent fiscal year, the organization reported a total revenue of $767,362,916 to support its global medical operations 2.
High financial accountability with a Charity Navigator score of 97.0/100
Strong program expense ratio of 84.7%, ensuring most funds reach the field
Efficient fundraising operations costing only $0.15 per $1 raised
Impact assesses organizational indicators associated with effective programs. Alignment reflects fit with Muslim donor priorities.
MSF demonstrates high impact through direct medical services, including surgeries and the establishment of medical facilities in crisis zones . The organization maintains a program expense ratio of 84.7%, reflecting a strong commitment to field operations over administrative costs .
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This organization is highly aligned with humanitarian causes and is classified as Sadaqah-eligible for donors seeking to support urgent medical relief . Its track record in responding to high-urgency situations like the Haiti earthquake underscores its reliability for donors focused on immediate human suffering .
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Leadership profiles, 3-year financials, impact evidence, donor fit analysis
Doctors Without Borders USA provides life-saving medical care to people caught in crises, including armed conflict, epidemics, and natural disasters.
Doctors Without Borders USA (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency relief and infectious disease treatment to populations overwhelmed by catastrophic events 13. In the most recent fiscal year, the organization reported a total revenue of $767,362,916 to support its global medical operations 2.
High financial accountability with a Charity Navigator score of 97.0/100
Strong program expense ratio of 84.7%, ensuring most funds reach the field
Efficient fundraising operations costing only $0.15 per $1 raised
Impact assesses organizational indicators associated with effective programs. Alignment reflects fit with Muslim donor priorities.
MSF demonstrates high impact through direct medical services, including surgeries and the establishment of medical facilities in crisis zones . The organization maintains a program expense ratio of 84.7%, reflecting a strong commitment to field operations over administrative costs .
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This organization is highly aligned with humanitarian causes and is classified as Sadaqah-eligible for donors seeking to support urgent medical relief . Its track record in responding to high-urgency situations like the Haiti earthquake underscores its reliability for donors focused on immediate human suffering .
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has a published logic model. The document titled 'LOGIC MODEL - MSF' outlines the key components of a logic model, including inputs, activities/outputs, short-term outcomes, medium-term outcomes, and long-term outcomes. It explains how these components are used for planning, implementing, and evaluating a program, ensuring that all involved parties understand how the program is intended to achieve desired outcomes. It also provides examples of process and outcome data to collect. Additionally, MSF publishes various strategic plans, such as the 'MSF CANADA Strategic Plan 2025 to 2028' and 'MSF OCA Strategic Plan 2020-2023', which detail their vision, strategic goals, and approach to achieving their social mission and measuring impact. These documents highlight their commitment to continuously reflecting on the impact of their humanitarian action and grounding decisions in medical and humanitarian ethics.
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