Friends of MSF Sunderland

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Friends of MSF Sunderland

We are the Sunderland branch of the national Friends of MSF which aim to support MSF aka Doctors without Borders. MSF is an independent humanitarian medical aid organization that help the most vulnerable people in extreme crisis in over 70 countries worldwide devasted by poverty, war and natural disasters. The fundamental roles of MSF is to deliver emergency medical aid, treat infectious diseases and distribute safe drinking water and so much more!  90% of MSF funding comes from private donors so one of our aims as a society is to fundraise for MSF through quizzes, charity events, cinema nights and more. There will be opportunities to listen to guest speakers on their experiences with working with MSF and to discuss global health issues.

FoMSF is a society for those interested in humanitarian work, wanting to educate themselves on MSF work or be part of making a positive change/ have a passion to tackle global issues.

Membership 

Memberships are only £3 per year!

Society memberships expire on the 31st July 2024.

By purchasing a society membership, you agree to the Terms and Conditions (see above).

Contact us

Email : friendsofmsfsunderland@outlook.com  

Instagram : @sunderlandFoMSF

Committee

Society Members Code of Conduct

A society member is anyone who has purchased membership to a particular society registered with Your SU.

All society members will

  • Be inclusive; free from racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, body shaming, xenophobia and religious discrimination.
  • Respect the rights of others to express, within the law, their beliefs and convictions.
  • Be positive ambassadors for the SU and the University and will uphold, and not bring into question or disrepute, the reputation of the SU, University, or any society.
  • Not partake in initiations and report any such activities and unacceptable behaviours to Your SU.
  • Treat facilities, staff and students at the University, and other individuals and organisations, with respect, abiding by any rules that may apply and any agreements that have been made with them, including the society’s committee.
  • Ensure that all media, including digital and print, is free from material that could be deemed offensive or in breach of the law.
  • Act respectfully regarding the taking and using of photographs and filming.
  • Follow the SU’s financial and administrative processes and accept liability for any losses incurred as a result of not following the correct financial procedures of the SU.
  • Not raise money for a charity other than the SU without the prior agreement of the SU.
  • Not enter into any contracts, sponsorship agreements or orders without SU agreement.
  • Ensure that the finances of the society are used only to benefit our members and no individual member shall receive financial gain from the society’s activities.
  • Ensure that society committee members are selected fairly in line with SU guidance and as outlined within this document.
  • Comply with the Freedom of Speech policies of the University.
  • Act within the law.
  • Accept that the SU may take action or un-register the society if we fail to comply with this Code of Conduct.