German Doctors for Developing Countries
German Doctors e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been providing medical assistance in crisis areas since 1983. Volunteer doctors offer free treatments and promote the training of local health workers to achieve sustainable improvements in medical care.
German Doctors e.V. - Medical Aid Worldwide
editAbout Us
editGerman Doctors e.V. is a non-profit private aid organization, founded in 1983 by Bernhard Ehlen. The organization is based in Bonn, Germany. Since its founding, German Doctors e.V. has aimed to provide medical assistance in crisis and poverty-stricken areas, primarily in countries of the Global South.
Key Products and Services
editGerman Doctors e.V. sends volunteer doctors to six-week aid missions in medically underserved areas. The deployment locations include countries such as India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and the Philippines. The doctors offer free basic medical treatments, health prevention, and adequate nutrition for those in need. Additionally, a significant focus is on training local health workers to sustainably strengthen medical care on-site[2][3][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of German Doctors e.V. is to ensure that every person, regardless of their origin, has the right to medical care. The motto "Help that lasts" reflects the organization's long-term approach. German Doctors e.V. stands for tolerance and appreciation of cultural and social diversity and works closely with local nurses and health workers to ensure culturally appropriate care[2][3][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central sustainability goal of German Doctors e.V. is to strengthen health systems in the deployment areas. This is achieved through structural support projects such as training health personnel and educational measures for patients. Furthermore, the organization is involved in projects to improve drinking water supply, such as in the remote villages of the Sundarbans in India, where it collaborates with local organizations and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to secure clean drinking water[2][5].
Current and Additional Information
editSince its founding, over 3,500 doctors have conducted more than 7,000 missions in 13 different countries, corresponding to about 13 million patient contacts. German Doctors e.V. is also active in search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean and in providing care for refugees in Greece. The organization is primarily funded by donations and has held the donation seal of the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) since 1992[2][3][4].
German Doctors e.V. remains an important player in global health aid, improving the lives of millions of people through volunteer engagement and sustainable projects.