Médecins Sans Frontières
MSF, Doctors Without Borders
Strong reputation — trusted and accountable
Company
Active
Company
Active
Reputation
9.7/10
Affiliations
UN
Company Details
CEO
Christopher Lockyear
Founded
1971
Industry
Humanitarian / Medical
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Summary
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian medical NGO that provides emergency medical care in conflict zones, epidemics, and natural disasters. Operating in over 70 countries, MSF won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. It is one of the most respected humanitarian organizations in the world.
Timeline
1971
Founded in Paris by doctors and journalists.
1999
Awarded Nobel Peace Prize.
2023
Operates in 70+ countries including Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine.
Evidence & Sources
Created
4/6/2026
Last Update
7/15/2026