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.
