Leger Uten Grenser

Founded in 1971, Leger Uten Grenser is a non-governmental organisation based in Oslo, Norway working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, health, refugees & migration +2 more.

Leger Uten Grenser is the Norwegian section of Médecins Sans Frontières, a neutral and independent medical humanitarian organisation founded in 1971 by doctors and journalists in France. It provides life-saving medical care to people affected by crisis, war, conflict, epidemics and natural disasters, working in more than 70 countries. Its work includes emergency surgery, wound care, maternal and paediatric care, vaccination, mental health care, water and sanitation, and food distribution. The organisation states that it neither seeks nor receives government funding, relying on private individuals, businesses and legacies. It also advocates for humanitarian law and draws attention to neglected crises, including through reporting and podcasts. Based in Oslo, Norway, it recruits Norwegian and international staff for its field projects.