Medair

Founded in 1988, Medair is a humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) independent of any political, economic, social or religious authority. Its international headquarters are based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The work of Medair is compassionate and practical, providing life-saving care and support which upholds the dignity and independence of every person, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, crises, and conflict areas by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its mission is to seek out and serve the most vulnerable people affected by crisis, particularly the forgotten men, women, and children who live in difficult-to-access regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Although the name ‘Medair’ implies medical relief, the organization also works in many different areas including: emergency response, medical services, nutrition, psycho-social & reconciliation, training, water sanitation, food security, infrastructure & rehabilitation and capacity building.

(more about Medair)

Mission Statement

The mission of Medair is to respond to human suffering in emergency and disaster situations by implementing multi-sectoral relief and rehabilitation projects, in a compassionate and serving attitude inspired by its Christian ethos.

Medair’s Task

  1. The Humanitarian Imperative Comes First
  2. Remembering the Forgotten Crisis
  3. A Multisectoral Organisation so as to Answer Varied Needs

(more on Medair Mission Statement & Charter)

ICRC

Medair is a signatory to the “Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGO’s in Disaster Relief”. The ICRC’s Code of Conduct is especially marked by:

  • neutrality
  • impartiality
  • universality

Links

Medair website: www.medair.org

NOTE: This website is neither sponsored nor promoted by Medair. The content herein does not reflect Medair’s views, opinions or philosophy, but rather that of author. Medair can therefore not be considered liable and will not take any responsibility for its content.

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