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Geneva, Switzerland·Est. 1971

Médecins Sans Frontières

Independent medical humanitarian action where it's needed most.

HealthHumanitarianDisaster relief

MSF delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters, in more than 70 countries.

2023 revenue
$2.50B
Program ratio
87%
Founded
1971
Operating in
10+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Operating across 10+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 1971.

  1. 1971
    Founded in Paris

    By doctors and journalists who served in the Biafran war.

  2. 1999
    Nobel Peace Prize
  3. 2014
    Ebola response

    Leads frontline response in West Africa.

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

12.4M
Outpatient consultations
As of 2023
115,000
Surgical interventions
As of 2023
75+
Countries of operation
As of 2024

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Estimated figures — not yet linked to an official registry.

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2021$2.10B86%
2022$2.30B87%
2023$2.50B87%

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2023. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
87%
≈ $2.07B
Management & admin
7%
≈ $170M
Fundraising
6%
≈ $139M

About $125M of income was not spent that year — typically held in reserves or endowment for future work.

Program share reported by the organisation; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is estimated.

Registry references

Where this profile can be verified or synced.

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