HEALTH IS A BASIC NEED

​PFP 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

PFP 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.