Doctors Without Borders

“Humanitarian action is more than simple charity. It aims to build spaces of normalcy in the midst of what is abnormal.”

-- Dr. James Orbinski, the President of Doctors Without Borders, collecting the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999

Doctors Without Borders is a group of badass international humanitarian aid workers who provide lifesaving medical care to victims of war, disease, natural disaster, or conflict. Their founding principle is that all people deserve free, high-quality medical care regardless of nationality, religion, or creed. Of course, you’ve read about them and know they’re a dedicated and well-oiled machine. They understand the challenges of providing care in dangerous, chaotic, and remote places, and they use this know-how to respond to emergencies around the world in ways few other organizations can.

Blue Q has been an active supporter of Doctors Without Borders since 2013.

One percent of the sale of every Blue Q sock, toothbrush and kitchen product supports their programs and the total donation amount so far has surpassed $1.8 million. It’s worth noting that Doctors Without Borders is neutral and impartial, and currently receives less than two percent government funding internationally, which means they can respond based on needs, not agendas. Individual donors make their work possible. We also respect the way Doctors Without Borders speaks out on behalf of the people they treat and act to expose injustice.

For more information visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Image: Luca Sola