Founded in 1988, Medair is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) independent of any political, economic, social or religious authority. Its international headquarters are based in Switzerland. Its mission is exclusively humanitarian and it accomplishes its work in a spirit of dedication and solidarity, inspired by its Christian values. It does not proselytise. Medair's objectives are to respond to suffering victims in war and disaster situations (especially those which have been forgotten or neglected) through various kinds of emergency and rehabilitative projects. Medair employs 40 people in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Holland. In the field, 120 full-time expatriates help populations in difficulty, with the support of 1600 local employees. The organisation has obtained the ISO 9001 certification at world wide level for its quality management system.
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16/06/08 Sudan (Northern States): Successful Handover of Three Health Clinics in Northeast Kadugli
In March, ceremonies were held in three villages in Southern Kordofan to celebrate the handover of health clinics from Medair to the Ministry of Health (MoH). 03/06/08 Southern Sudan: Emergency Latrines and Health & Hygiene Promotion for the “Green Village”
At the end of April, Medair’s Health and Water & Sanitation Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) conducted a joint assessment of overcrowded Maban County. With thousands of previously displaced people continuing to return to Southern Sudan, the capacity of local services is strained in many communities. People need assistance with resettlement, and face a lack of health care, food, or clean water and sanitation.
