MSF Facts
When was MSF founded?
1971
What is the world's leading infectious disease killer? (Besides COVID)
TB
How many people are currently forcibly displaced?
100 million
Is Australia wider than the moon?
Yes
Approximately how many countries does MSF work in?
70
What animal carries the Ebola virus?
Bats
What is the difference between a refugee and an internally displaced person?
A refugee is a person who has crossed a national border to another country to escape conflict or persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, or membership of a particular social group.
An internally displaced person (IDP) has been forced to flee home for the same reason as a refugee but remains in their own country.
What is Scotland's national animal?
The unicorn
What percent of funds raised by MSF go directly to programs?
85%
What is the world's most deadly parasite?
Malaria
Are refugees protected under international law?
Refugees are protected under international law.
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is responsible for ensuring that refugees have the right to seek asylum, to receive assistance—food, shelter, medical care—to protection from violence, and to bring about a lasting solution to their situation.
What is the only state with a one-syllable name?
Maine
How many medical consultations did MSF do in 2022?
~16 million
What is the cost of anti-malaria pills to treat one child?
40 cents
Does MSF conduct search and rescue in the Mediterranean?
Yes!
MSF teams have participated in 682 search and rescue operations and assisted more than 81,000 people.
1.38 billion