Oxford University Friends of MSF

Oxford University Friends of MSF This is the official and up-to-date Oxford University Friends with MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders) started in 2016.

We are the Oxford University society dedicated to raising awareness of, and fundraising and campaigning for MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders). We are a new society set up to Raise Awareness of, Fundraise for, and Campaign for MSF and its associated work. "MSF is an International, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by a

rmed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation."Starting in Paris, France in 1981, MSF was created under humanitarian principles as a non-profit and self-governed organisation. It now is a worldwide movement with projects running in 69 different countries. Funding for MSF comes mostly from private sources rather than governments, meaning that organisations like Friends of MSF are integral to its maintenance and to ensure continued care for those people who need it. Oxford University is began its first Friends with MSF society in 2016, with the first academic year in 2016-2017. We hope that many of you can join in the efforts to spread awareness, raise money, and promote this amazing organisation.

World Malaria Day 2024!Come along to this "Meet the researchers/Q+A event" on Wednesday 1st May 2024 6-7pm (online). Thi...
25/04/2024

World Malaria Day 2024!

Come along to this "Meet the researchers/Q+A event" on Wednesday 1st May 2024 6-7pm (online). This is for anyone who may be interested in malaria research studies in Oxford. Find out more about the science, the concept of a "malaria challenge" and ask the experts!

This will be a free online event. You can register using the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malaria-study-meet-the-researchers-and-qa-tickets-887499885047

Hope to see many of you there!

Find out about our malaria research. Come and meet our researchers and join the question and answer session.

03/12/2023
This tuesday at 6PM, Oxford Friends of MSF will be hosting an online talk on malaria. We’ll be joined by Chris Peskett (...
03/12/2023

This tuesday at 6PM, Oxford Friends of MSF will be hosting an online talk on malaria. We’ll be joined by Chris Peskett (MSF nurse deployed in countries from Sudan to Myanmar) and Andrew Duncan (malaria vaccine researcher in Oxford). Their presentations on tropical vaccines research and administration will be followed by a Q&A.

Sign-up link below

Thanks for expressing interest in the Malaria talk on Tuesday 5th December at 6PM! Please enter your details below to sign up, and the event link will subsequently be sent to you by email. See you soon :) Oxford University Friends of MSF x

Radcliffe Square on Friday evening
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Radcliffe Square on Friday evening

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Join us on Thursday for a bake sale to help raise funds for MSF in Gaza. Tingewick Foyer, JR Academic Centre9 am - 12 pm...
24/10/2023

Join us on Thursday for a bake sale to help raise funds for MSF in Gaza.

Tingewick Foyer, JR Academic Centre
9 am - 12 pm
Thursday 26th October

20/10/2023

As we continue to perform surgeries and donates supplies in Gaza amid overcrowded facilities, we call on all parties to respect the sanctity of medical facilities, vehicles and personnel.

Applications are open for the 2023-24 committee of Oxford University Friends of MSF! We are currently looking for a VP t...
21/07/2023

Applications are open for the 2023-24 committee of Oxford University Friends of MSF! We are currently looking for a VP to join Piero Alberti (President) and Abi Punt (Treasurer). As VP, your role would range from managing the society's mailing list and social media to organising speaker events and finding ideas for fundraising opportunities. Link to the application form below!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Oxford Friends of MSF committee! As VP, your role would be to support the President in his tasks, mainly managing the society's mailing list and social media pages. You are also welcome to take the lead in organising fundraising initiatives and speaker even...

FoMSF National ConferenceThis is the principle, flagship annual event for Friends of MSF groups across the UK and Irelan...
18/01/2023

FoMSF National Conference

This is the principle, flagship annual event for Friends of MSF groups across the UK and Ireland and all groups are expected to be represented.

It is open to all Friends of MSF groups. You don’t have to be a committee member to attend – anyone interested in MSF is welcome – so spread the word.

It is a day full of inspirational and informative workshops and lectures all about MSF, humanitarianism and global health with a plethora of speakers from all walks of life.

It is also a chance for you to present what you have been up to so far this year, as well as catch up and exchange ideas with your fellow MSFers.

The event will be in London, but also livestreamed, so if you can’t make it in person you can watch online.

However, we strongly encourage you to attend in person if you can, as you will get much more out of the event and be able to network and socialise with each other. We also help to subsidise travel.

REGISTER NOW

Details:

Date: Saturday 25th March 2023
Time: 9.30am to 5.30pm, then after-party/drinks (venue to be confirmed)

Address: London (venue TBC) and also ONLINE

Format of the day:

Inspiring lectures and interactive workshops
Networking with other groups
An opportunity for each society to present their successes
The inside track on MSF’s latest projects and campaigns
A chance to meet MSF staff

Detail on the agenda to follow soon, but it’s going to be epic!

How to register:

Please REGISTER HERE:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=r9GdTc6Dm06wkLBUPMwrMcOzwdWGRm5PvMTHGUoX7yFUMjVYWkdXVjFIVUNBMkRNWlYxUDZOODRQNC4u

by midnight on Friday 17th March.

Do let me know if you have any questions.

I look forward to seeing you all at what will be an exciting and inspiring day!

The most important date in your MSF calendar! You are cordially invited to the Friends of MSF National Conference 2023 from 9.30am – 5.30pm on Saturday 25th March 2023 in London and online (address TBC).  This is our annual flagship event when societies from across the UK and Irish FoMSF move...

Oxford StoryTelling Event! 🎤 Hey everyone! MSF will be hosting an Oxford Storytelling event 🙂 It will be an inspiring ev...
03/11/2022

Oxford StoryTelling Event! 🎤

Hey everyone! MSF will be hosting an Oxford Storytelling event 🙂

It will be an inspiring evening of storytelling on the universal theme of ‘hope’.

Four MSF staff of different professions and perspectives will share their personal stories on this topic in relation to working for MSF, giving you a unique inside track on our work.

It will take place in the warm and welcoming arts space venue of the Old Fire Station in central Oxford, a charity-run cultural hub.

All the info you need can be found here:

https://msf.org.uk/hope.

Friends and family most welcome – the more the merrier.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time: 19.30–21.30 (doors open at 19.00)
Location: The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
RSVP: You must register to attend.

Join our MSF staff storytellers, who will recount short stories that paint vivid, unique and personal images

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