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Medair

Mission Statement

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its internationally recruited staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair consistently focuses on maximum efficiency and accountability, with ISO 9001:2000 certification worldwide. Founded in 1989, Medair has an unwavering commitment to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Countries of operation in 2008

Afghanistan, DR Congo, Indonesia, Madagascar,
Somalia, Sudan North, Sudan South, Uganda
Main sectors of operation in 2008

Core competencies:
Emergency Response
Rehabilitation
Sectors of Expertise:
Health Care
Water and Sanitation
Shelter & infrastructure
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Accreditations
  • ECHO Framework Partnership Agreement
  • ISO 9001:2000 certification at world wide level
  • Signatory to "Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGO's in Disaster Relief"
  • ZEWO certified in Switzerland
  • RfB certified in Netherlands
Affiliations
  • Member of HAP International
  • Member of Coordination Sud
  • Commitment to People in Aid Code of good practice
  • Commitment to SPHERE
  • FRSB member in United Kingdom
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Personnel in the field

1,720 staff, including 120 internationally-recruited and 1600 nationally-recruited staff
Contact details

Medair
Chemin du Croset, 9
1024 Ecublens
Switzerland
Tel. + 41 21 694 35 35
Fax + 41 21 694 35 40
Email info@medair.org
Web www.medair.org
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