Mission
World Medical Relief declares its mission to impact the well-being of the medically impoverished on a local, national, and international basis. It collects financial donations and goods, including medical, dental, and laboratory items, purchases and distributes such commodities. Goods are reported to be distributed in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, gender, religion, nationality or political beliefs.
The goals of the organization are stated as follows:
- Relieve human suffering.
- Demonstrate respect for all customers, clients, and patients.
- Collaborate with community organizations to provide services to those in need.
- Maintain a proactive approach to improving services provided.
In 2005 World Medical Relief spent $18,405,574 on its charity programs, according to its annual report.
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