Founded in the year 1971, Doctors Without Borders is an independent international organization that provides medical aid and assistance to people who are affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, and natural or man-made disasters. The organization currently operates in nearly 60 different territories, and its members work alongside locally hired staff providing medical services such as essential healthcare and vaccination campaigns.
In addition to that, Doctors Without Borders runs hospitals and clinics where patients receive healthcare, and surgeries are performed. Centers for malnourished children are operated as well, and the organization also constructs wells and dispenses clean drinking water. Moreover, shelter materials like blankets and plastic sheeting are provided. Its website can be found at Doctorswithoutborders.org, and it lists news items and forthcoming public events. Publications that give further information on the activities carried out by the organization can be checked online. An e-mail newsletter is also available, and subscription is inexpensive. Those wishing to make a donation to Doctors Without Borders can do so by following the corresponding link. 
