How did Doctors Without Borders start?

Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) was founded in 1971 by a group of French doctors and journalists in response to the humanitarian crises resulting from war and natural disasters. The organization's creation was motivated by a desire to provide medical assistance to populations in need, regardless of political affiliations or borders. The founding members emphasized the importance of medical neutrality and the right to provide care in emergency situations. MSF has since grown into a global organization, delivering aid in countless crises worldwide.