PHYSICIANS FOR PEACE
Millions around the globe don't have access to quality surgical care.
We close this gap by delivering medical education
where it’s needed the most.
Help us to tech one. heal many.
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
More than two-thirds of the world's population, don't have reliable access to safe, effective, and affordable surgical and anesthetic care.
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We equip healthcare providers with the advanced training they need. Together, we save lives and are ensuring that quality healthcare becomes a sustained practice in the communities where they work.
OUR IMPACT
We teach, because we
believe in the power of training and education to build skills and knowledge.
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600
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healthcare providers received
PFP training during
the last fiscal year.
We collaborate with
partners, work with volunteers, partnership with organizations, and engage with donors to help local healthcare capacity grow and improve best practices.
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4,490
hours given by
29 healthcare volunteers
during this last fiscal year.
We sustain and help our
partners maintain and enhance their medical capabilities to build healthier, self-sustaining communities.
+
7,500
burn patients/year
benefit by trained healthcare providers.
1,200
patients/year receive direct clinical care from PFP volunteers and scholars
THE NEED FOR TRAINING
Improving access to quality, safe, and timely surgical care is a multifaceted challenge that requires a comprehensive approach.
Medical education is one of the critical ways to enhance access to surgical care.
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By investing in medical education and a well-trained healthcare workforce, communities can benefit from improved surgical services, reduced morbidity and mortality rates, and better overall health outcomes.
PHYSICIANS FOR PEACE
RESPONDS TO THIS NEED
By partnering with organizations in African and Latin American countries, we collaborate to design, develop, and deliver training programs
that harness local talent and create sustainable, multidisciplinary surgical teams.
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Operating in the communities where trainees live and work, we tailor each educational program to the unique circumstances of the region, utilizing available resources.
By collaborating with
like-minded organizations and individuals like you,
we train medical professionals and
fund the capacity of medical partner institutions,
to create sustainable change.
Education
We provide and facilitate education, training, and mentorship to current and future health practitioners, to expand their skillsets and knowledge, so they can meet the health needs of individuals and society.
Partnerships
Through strong partnerships with medical facilities located in the countries where we work,
we improve their delivery of care, encourage dissemination of knowledge, and shape practices and policies that improve the health of their communities.
Direct Clinical Care
Through financial support,
we ensure our in-country medical partners provide essential surgical services
to patients in need.
AREAS OF WORK
WHY GENERAL SURGERY
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WHY OBSTETRICS
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WHY BURN CARE
Globally, burn injuries are a major cause of death and disability, with approximately 11 million people suffering severe burns each year. That means every three seconds, someone requires medical attention for a new burn injury.
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With your help,
we improve the health of patients with burn injuries in under resourced communities
by training an array of local healthcare providers
to promote best practices and
advance their competencies, skills, and leadership.
WHY CRITICAL CARE
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