Timeline: DoctorsWithoutBorders | Timetoast

Dec 20, 1971

Fouding

Founded in 1971
Period: Dec 20, 1971 to May 13, 2017

People Treated Since Founding

MSF has treated over 100 million people
May 12, 1972

First Mission

MSF's first mission was relief to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, in 1972
May 12, 1974

MSF Helps People of Honduras

In 1974, Honduras was hit by a hurricane
May 12, 1975

Helping Cambodian Refugees

In 1975, MSF provided medical aid for Cambodian refugees
May 12, 1979

Co-Founder Splits from MSF

Co-Founder Bernard Kouchner split from MSF due to a disagreement of the direction that MSF was evolving towards
Period: May 12, 1980 to May 13, 2017

MSF Offices

MSF has offices in 28 different countries since 1980
May 12, 1999

MSF receives Nobel Peace Prize

In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize
May 12, 2015

Aid for Almost 70 Countries

In 2015, MSF provided aid in almost 70 countries
May 12, 2017

MSF Employs Over 35,000 People Worldwide

Today, MSF employs over 35,000 people across the globe