Ärzte der Welt
Ärzte der Welt is an international aid organization that advocates for the health and human rights of disadvantaged groups. With values such as empowerment, social justice, and independence, it provides medical emergency aid, refugee assistance, and long-term development projects.
Ärzte der Welt: An international aid organization with strong values and mission
editWho we are
editÄrzte der Welt is an international aid organization that advocates for the health and human rights of disadvantaged populations worldwide. Our work focuses primarily on children and women in need, people without access to healthcare, and refugees. In Germany, we additionally provide medical care and counseling for individuals without health insurance[3].
Main mission and values
editOur mission is based on the principle that health is a human right. We advocate solidarity for the needs and legal claims of the people we support. Our values include:
- Empowerment: We support disadvantaged populations in realizing their rights and becoming active in their environment, in close partnership with those affected and their representatives.
- Social Justice: We work for equal access to healthcare, the observance of fundamental rights, and shared solidarity.
- Balance: We seek a balance between national and international activities, between emergency aid and long-term cooperation, as well as between medical and other expertises.
- Commitment: As a global movement of dedicated experts, we advocate for solidarity and do not shy away from political confrontation to publicly denounce human rights violations.
- Independence: Our organization is independent of political, religious, military, and financial interests, which gives us the freedom to choose our programs and methods autonomously[1].
Key products and services
editÄrzte der Welt offers a variety of services, including:
- Medical emergency aid: We are active in countries like Syria or Ukraine to provide medical assistance in crisis situations.
- Long-term development aid: We implement projects that improve the health situation of patients in the long term.
- Refugee assistance: We support refugees and asylum seekers through medical care and counseling.
- Documentation of human rights violations: We document and publicly disclose human rights violations to raise awareness of the issues faced by those affected[3].
Sustainability goals and initiatives
editOur work is characterized by a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility:
- Responsible donation management: We handle donations carefully and responsibly and receive the DZI donation seal annually for our transparent and efficient use of donations.
- Promotion of human rights: We actively advocate for the enforcement of human rights and support target groups in asserting their rights.
- Public attention: We make the problems of those affected publicly known to mobilize solidarity and support[1][3].
Ärzte der Welt is an organization that makes a significant contribution to improving health and human rights worldwide through its commitment, values, and independent work.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.aerztederwelt.org/wer-wir-sind/unsere-werte
- 2 - https://www.formmed.de/ueber-uns/verantwortung/
- 3 - https://www.aerztederwelt.org/wer-wir-sind
- 4 - https://whydonate.com/de/blog/fundraising-leitbilds-fur-gemeinnuetzige/
- 5 - https://www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.de/unsere-organisation/geschichte-aerzte-ohne-grenzen