As the holiday spirit sets in, it’s important to remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves. To date, more than 400,000 people have been killed in the Darfur genocide, and at least 2 million people have been forced to flee from their homes.

Many people are currently living in displaced persons camps throughout the region. Unable to leave the camps for food and water, diseases like Hepatitis and Cholera have become widespread. Diarrhea is increasing rapidly; skin diseases are multiplying; some of the children already have respiratory tract infections.

Victims in Darfur are completely dependent upon international aid. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been providing relief to the ill, has set up fixed and mobile health clinics, and is distributing plastic sheets, blankets, and food.


This is a great time of year to donate money in order to help charities like Doctors Without Borders fulfill their missions. According to charitynavigator.org, 85.7% of Doctors Without Borders' revenue is spent on program expenses; only 1.4% goes toward overhead.

We would love to hear your suggestions regarding how to help the situation in Darfur. Feel free to email your thoughts and comments to charity@dotmed.com.

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