Humanitarian principles

• >> Humanity :
  Respect for human dignity, information and protection of the person

• >> Impartialy :
  Care for all people without distinction (status, religion, sex, ethnic background, etc.)

• >> Independence :
  Safeguard our independence in the choice of our programmes and our working methods

Humanity

• >> Respect for human dignity
• >> Respect for confidentiality
• >> Clearly inform beneficiaries
• >> Obtain consent for each treatment provided
• >> Protect patients and the wounded

Impartiality

• >> Treat everyone without distinction (status, religion, sex, ethnic origin, etc.).
• >> Give priority treatment to those needing emergency care.
• >> MDM is a signatory to the Red Cross Code of Conduct and the European Charter on humanitarian action.

Independence

• >> Choose our « dependence » on political and financial partners.
• >> Safeguard independence in the choice of our programmes and our working methods.
• >> Diversify our sources of funding.

Principles specific to MdM

• >> A secular, independent and democratic association
• >> Commitment : sustainable improvement to health policies
• >> Transparency