Doctors Worldwide

Our mission is to serve communities in need through the provision of sustainable medical relief and health based development programmes worldwide by means of working through local partnerships and communities.

Doctors Worldwide, a Non Governmental Organisation formed solely of medical professionals who aim to provide long term medical aid to struggling countries is a charity that I had in the past heard of, however after recently meeting up with Husne Begum, the Fundraising Communications Manager, I was eager to learn more and an interview soon ensued.

The UK based organisation began in the year 2000, when a group of Doctors witnessed the turmoil in Kosovo and wanted to lend their expertise. The professional themed relief that they could provide has lead to a substantial growth in the past 12 years and the organisation has supported people in a number of countries including Haiti, Kenya and Pakistan as well as opening a sister arm in Turkey.

What I love most about the organisation, put well by Husne is how they strive for creating the "best impact not the most". Doctors Worldwide really focus on providing sustainable and long term relief within areas that need their help. More often than not you find everyone pulls together when the media frenzies over a disaster stricken area and forget about it just as quick, however this NGO will only enter an area if they can fulfil their goal of "long term implementation". Not only do they provide immediate relief to civilians but will also train locals and empower communities ready for when the NGO need to leave and turn their focus elsewhere.

Begum elaborates when talking about the neo natal unit which they have opened in the Sindh province of Pakistan, pausing to give me insightful perspective on how the medical collaborative team work.

The organisation have worked extremely hard setting up clinics and successfully carrying out 6 projects so far, tackling issues such as Poverty Reduction, circumcision, emergency famine projects and helping to rebuild lives, for example their Keshgi Refugee Camp in Pakistan that they have supported since June 2010.

Finding out more about the charity has been eye opening for me, and inspiring. I love how the organisation works with the sole intention of the civilians in mind and constantly assess what is best for them and also how they are using their hard work and talent to create a better quality of life for those who are struggling.

I look forward to hearing about their next project, launching in a few months and telling you all about it. Until then, log onto: www.doctorsworldwide.org to learn more about them and finding out how we can all help this independent organisation.

The Want # 1

Having previously posted about staples necessary to buy and build up the classic wardrobe I have come to a bit of a crossroads with Want vs Need.

I have come to finally understand that my want is insatiable. After recently becoming a comedy anecdote to friends with a secret wishlist being online, the materialistic light was cast upon me.

A little abashed, I defended my lust for the well-made and beautifully bejewelled (more to myself than to anyone else), and then came to an epiphany of sorts: why defend it and not embrace it?

There will always be something that I will want, unashamedly desire for, buy, use and the circle will bounce back to the beginning again.

At the moment it is the Miu Miu textured leather tote in blue, or so it's titled - to me it's the Miu Miu 'I'm so flawless in every way and one item keeping your life from perfection.'

Oh the qualms of a girl! To want and always want more.

The Staples # 1

I've been on a mission for a while now; to source the best from the best when it comes to garments and accessories.
In my head it's like I'd collect these pieces and have them on display, much like in a museum. They would then just hang so I could gaze at them awe-inspiringly whilst deciding how to pull them together. But reality being what it is, I find that I am not Carrie with the closet. I am me - me with the wardrobe where Ralph is pushed against the Barbour to make room for American Apparel.

Well I digress but my point: to build the everlasting wardrobe. A mean feat it seems, but one I am willing to undertake so my wardrobe can bask in it's own glory once I do.

So, what's first on my list? The jean of course. Who has a wardrobe without a pair? I myself couldn't live without a medium rinse super skinny pair. Yep it's a staple for sure - our good old Brit Katie popped them on one day and the rest of us haven't looked back since.

So I'm torn between two brands; Levi's and J Brand. Levi's is the classic whilst J Brand is the new kid on the block but the reputation for both proceeds them. A proud owner of skinny fit Levi's which equate to my right-hand man, maybe I should have the J Brand experience all the LA-ers are loving and get a left-hand man for backup?

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I want the cosy life...

Here I am back again...its spring. The fashion world brings me full circle. As I browse through the usual inspirational sites - focusing on the lip colour here, the silhouette and cut there, I come across the print campaigns by designers for this season.

This particular one by Dolce and Gabbana struck me. The neat, immaculate, polished Italian family life that is poised within this frame is simply exquisite - nothing less to be expected by Italians of course.

With Monica Belluci and Bianca Balti basking in the southern Italian sun and Giampolo Sgura capturing this idyllic lifestyle who wouldn't want to be a part of this family?

What I love most about their ad campaign is how it is completely different to any I've come across so far for this season. No sweet pleats or sugary hues are seen here. The campaign embodies inner strength, grace, cleverly painting that idyllic real life that we all feel so close to yet at the same time aspire to achieve. Isn't it just that with the Italians though? So real, so at one with everything at its natural best, yet so Godlike with their beauty and fashion pristine unparalleled?

Utterly spell binding. Truly transfixing. I am transported.