What is MSFs corporate giving policy?
To ensure our strict neutrality, impartiality, and consistency MSF does not accept contributions from corporations or industries whose core activities may be in direct conflict with the goals of the medical humanitarian work of MSF, or in any way limit MSF’ ability to provide humanitarian assistance. In keeping with this policy, Doctors Without Borders cannot accept contributions from fundraisers sponsored in whole or part by businesses that derive their income from the production and/or sale of tobacco, alcohol, arms, pharmaceuticals (including: medicines, medical equipment, diagnostic and biotechnical materials, and research), and/or mineral, oil, gas, or other extractive industries. MSF recognizes the potential conflict between receiving corporate donations and fulfilling our humanitarian mandate. In the interest of protecting the independence of our operations, which directly affects the well-being of our patients, we feel it necessary to take this step to avoid any potential confl