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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.

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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.

  • We improve access to surgical care. This is our bedrock, the foundation of Physicians for Peace. 

  • 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.

  • We provide surgical providers with the tools to help themselves and their communities.

  • 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.

  • Through unique partnerships, Physicians for Peace mobilizes teams that respond to identified needs with expertise and flexibility.

  • We partner with like-minded organizations to increase efficiency and promote lasting and meaningful solutions.

RESPECT DIVERSE CULTURES 

Respect anchors every successful relationship.

  • We coordinate with our partners to ensure that programs and resources align with needs.

  • 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.

  • Volunteers, partners and donors have the right to know how we invest and build upon their generous gifts of time and money.

  • 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. 

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