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MSF was founded
A group of doctors decided to go to help those affected by war and disaster.
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Medecins Sans Frontieres/ Doctors Without Borders
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MSF first program
MSF provided medical care for Cambodians seeking sanctuary from leader. Considered a refugee crisis. -
MSF surgery in war zone
First major response in war zone. Took place in Lebanon.
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War in Afghanistan
Traveled by mule to aid civilians in Pakistan during the war in Afghanistan. -
Operations in Europe
MSF opened operations in Belgioum and Switzerland -
Ethiopia
MSF went to treat Malnutrition in Ethiopia -
Amsterdam
MSF opened operations in Holland, Amsterdam -
Expansion
MSF opens up in Luxembourg and Spain -
Sri Lanka
MSF sets up mobile clinics and hospital programs to help those affected by the fight between the government and Tamil Tigers
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United States
MSF opens up in New York. Then quickly set up in Canada and Italy. Headquarters is in Geneva.
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Nobel Peace Prize
Doctors Without Borders won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their "humanitarian work across several continents"
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/about-us/history-principles/nobel-peace-prize -
Congo
MSF treats victims of mass rape in Congo. Treated more than 10 women, children, and men after being attacked by the local militia.
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/country-region/democratic-republic-congo
