WHAT WE BELIEVE
We educate and empower local providers of surgical care to alleviate suffering and transform lives in under-resourced communities around the world.
HEALTH IS A BASIC NEED
Physicians for Peace believes the capacity to provide surgical care is essential to transforming lives in communities around the world.
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We improve access to surgical care. This is our bedrock, the foundation of Physicians for Peace.
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We focus on health because without it, individuals and communities cannot move out of poverty.
EDUCATION LEADS TO EMPOWERMENT
Physicians for Peace believes in the exponential impact of education to empower.
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We provide surgical providers with the tools to help themselves and their communities.
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We embrace the capacity-building effect of education. We teach others, so they in turn can heal many.
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
Collaboration makes our work possible.
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Through unique partnerships, Physicians for Peace mobilizes teams that respond to identified needs with expertise and flexibility.
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We partner with like-minded organizations to increase efficiency and promote lasting and meaningful solutions.
RESPECT DIVERSE CULTURES
Respect anchors every successful relationship.
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We coordinate with our partners to ensure that programs and resources align with needs.
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In every interaction, we promote consideration and dignity, valuing diverse traditions, cultures and backgrounds.
HOLDING OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE
Ethical behavior is at the center of our programs and operations.
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Volunteers, partners and donors have the right to know how we invest and build upon their generous gifts of time and money.
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We understand the need for transparent operations and endeavor to provide timely updates on our programs and financial health through clear communications.
We envision a more just and equitable world where access to life-saving and life-restoring surgical care is available to all people everywhere, so they can go on to live healthy and meaningful lives.