Abstract

This caselet gives an overview of the activities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The innovative fund raising methods used by MSF have been described in detail. It also discusses the use of these funds by the non-profit organization. Finally, it outlines the good ratings received by MSF from evaluating agencies, based on various parameters.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Importance of funds in a charitable organization
• Alternative means to raise funds
• and Basis of rating of charitable organizations.

Keywords

Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, Doctors Without Borders, Charitable Organization, Volunteers, Fund Raising, Donations, Ratings, Parameters