Medecins Sans Frontieres An international medical and humanitarian aid organization. News, links to country sites, feature articles. (Also known as Doctors without Borders.)
International Medical Corps An emergency humanitarian health care relief organization in Albania, Angola, Bosnia, Burundi, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Honduras, Somalia, and Sudan employing doctors, nurses and program managers and logisticians to provide emergency care.
Lalmba Nonprofit organization active in several countries in Africa teaching individuals to care for their own health needs and providing primary medical care.
Medical Aid for Palestine, Canada An organization with a mission is to improve the health of Palestinians through humanitarian and development assistance, Site is in English and French.
Doctors of the World, USA International organization working to create sustainable medical programs to those in the greatest need in the US and abroad. Has current projects in Chiapas, Kosovo, Russia, South Africa, US, Vietnam.
World Dental Relief Nonprofit relief organization with a state and federally licensed warehouse to receive and distribute dental supplies and equipment to dental healthcare projects around the world.
Filipino American Medical Incorporated Providing charitable surgical procedures and medical services in the US and abroad. FAMI also promotes medical and technical education here and abroad.
New Hope India Organization working with people who have leprosy. Raises funds for crippled childrens polio surgery. Donors needed for street children rehabilitation. Also accepts other help from volunteers.
Medicus Mundi International An international organisation related to the World Health Organisation dealing with health care development. It actively supports the concept of primary and community-based health care.
Dentaid UK-based charitable organization that provides equipment, training, and oral health services to hospitals, clinics, and dentists in the developing world.
Health Partners International of Canada Distributes to developing countries medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canadian industry. In English and French.
Partners in Health Works to improve the health of poor communities in conjunction with other organizations. Has projects involving drugs for Tuberculosis and HIV. Partner projects are in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, and Boston.
Interplast.org Provides free reconstructive surgery in developing nations.
Direct Relief International US-based. Sends shipments of medical equipment and supplies worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters and chronic poverty.
Medicine for Mali Organization that works to provide focused medical aid to a loving people in need of help in the country of Mali, West Africa.
Operation Smile Not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization that provides reconstructive facial surgery to indigent children and young adults in 16 developing countries and in the United States.
Operation Rainbow Canada Registered Canadian non-profit organization which oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children in under-served countries with cleft lip and palate, and burn scars.
Bansang Hospital Appeal Charity Delivers medical and financial aid to needy people in a third world hospital in Gambia, West Africa.
Medical Aid for East Timor Project to send material aid and medical supplies to East Timor. It is looking for monetary donations to rebuild clinics and provide local training of the Timorese.
Healthlink for Africa Inc. Organization hoping to promotes better health for the people of Africa by building and operating diagnostic facilities, networking with area health care providers and supplying tools for medical records.
International HIV/AIDS Alliance A development organisation which works in developing countries to support their response to AIDS.
MediSend International Collects surplus medical supplies and equipment in developed nations to be distributed to institutions in developing countries.
A Leg To Stand On Helps children with disabilities in India by establishing orthopedic clinics, providing resources and training helping local doctors. Information on mission and recent work, with photos and online donations.
Aid Walungu Assists South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, to improve their health and nutrition and to access better medical care and training. Program descriptions, photos of facilities, and how to donate or volunteer. In English, French, and Dutch.
Ghana Plastic Surgery Setting up and maintaining reconstructive plastic surgery services for the people of Ghana. Information on common conditions and treatments, supporters, and donations.
Friends of Good Samaritan A non-profit, volunteer, group of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and registered nurses dedicated to providing surgical services to the needy in Haiti. Information on projects, facilities, and past trips.
Mercy Malaysia Volunteer relief organization providing medical and humanitarian services locally and abroad. Has information on activities, donation centres, news articles and newsletter subscription.
Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines Advocating to lower the prices of existing medicines, to bring abandoned drugs back into production, and to stimulate R&D for diseases that primarily affect the poor. Includes reports and accomplishments. From MSF.
Health for Humanity A Western Canada based volunteer organization providing quality medical care and equipment for the poor of Guatemala. Information on past trips, planned programs, fundraising, and organization leadership.
Minnesota International Health Volunteers Mission is to improve community health by creating self-sustaining primary health care projects worldwide. Information on accomplishments, method of work, and how to get involved.
Doctors Worldwide UK-based charity working on emergency medical relief, extended medical relief and medical rehabilitation and medical education. Photos and information on projects, with how to donate or volunteer.
Project Vietnam American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 4 provides healthcare assistance, focusing on needy rural areas and children at risk. Includes trip application, reports from previous missions, and newsletter.
Sankara Eye Foundation US-based fundraising arm of Sankara Eye Society, working on prevention of blindness in India. Information on mission, past achievements, and how to donate.
MAP International Mission is to provide essential medicines, prevent and eradicate disease, and promote community health development. Includes program details and donation information.
The Fistula Foundation Offering treatment and prevention of obstetric fistula through support of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, as well as programs across the country. Includes details of the hospital, and information about the fundraising and educational work of the organization.
Andean Health & Development Working to build self-sustaining primary health care systems in rural Ecuador. Information on goals, history, and how to get involved.
DOCARE International, NFP Health care professionals and interested lay people providing health care to primitive and isolated people in remote areas of Western Hemisphere.
Flying Doctors California-based volunteer medical professionals and volunteers provide free health care to Mexico and Central American. Trip reports and volunteer opportunities.
The Work Of World Medical Fund Caring for the AIDS orphans of Malawi, HIV/AIDS education in schools and villages. Palliative Care for the terminally ill.
India Medicare Shri Kumudrai Jani Medicare Center charitable trust provides health care and medical services.
PAGASA Medical Mission of Madison, WI Sends annual missions and supports two permanent medical missions to the Philippines. Volunteers from the US local communities work together to provide free medical care.
International Medical Corps (IMC) UK Health care and training to save and rebuild lives. Emergency nutrition, water and sanitation services. Supports community participation and development.
Flying Doctors of America US based group supplying physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, and non-medical support volunteers to care for people worldwide who otherwise would never receive professional medical care.
IMO Vietnam Medical Project Focusing on creating sustainable health care systems in the developing world. Provides students an educational opportunity overseas in which they can directly participate.
Give the Gift of Sight A Luxottica Group Foundation providing free eye care and glasses to people in need in US communities and around the world.
