Women sustain life through crises, let’s support them.

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organization that responds to conflict, disease, and disasters so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to-reach people can live with dignity and hope. We are neutral and impartial. We go the extra mile to reach people impacted by emergencies and crises, regardless of race, creed or nationality.
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We honor women in crises around the world—those who rise above challenges, support their communities, and shape a better future. Read powerful stories of women who inspire change and donate today to invest in a brighter tomorrow.
Essential Aid Restores Hope

Essential Aid Restores Hope

As a single mother, Ayan exemplifies courage. Tirelessly, she seeks help for her family's health, despite the devastating loss of her child in the floods in Somalia.

Like Ayan, we, at Medair, strive to show courage when venturing into remote and often insecure areas to deliver life-saving assistance to those in greatest need. 

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Nyabang gave birth safely in Medair’s clinic in South Sudan

A Safe Birth in a Fragile Land: Nyabang’s Story of Strength and Hope

Nyabang embodies hope through her quiet resilience—choosing care over fear, embracing new life with joy, and daring to dream of a brighter future for her daughter in the midst of adversity.

Like Nyabang, at Medair, we take action with a hope-filled attitude and bring vitally needed assistance that can revive people’s hope after a crisis. 

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From Struggle to Hope

A Testament to Women's Faith and Resilience

Svitlana, head doctor at a health centre in Ukraine, 30 km from the Russian border, personifies compassion. She stayed to continue supporting her patients despite the ongoing conflict.​ 

 Like Svitlana, we, at Medair, connect with people in crisis and listen to their needs with compassion, offering loving support to help them survive the crisis and get back on their feet.

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We’re in this together

As a supporter of Medair you walk alongside communities around the world who have been made vulnerable by natural disaster, conflict, and displacement. We need your partnership to ensure that people can access medical care, have safe water and shelter, and can improve the overall health of their families.

We believe each life matters

Medair is motivated to care for those who suffer because we follow Jesus Christ, who taught us to love God and to care for those in need. Our faith inspires us to give our best in all circumstances. By faith we pray for wisdom when facing difficult decisions, and for courage to live and work in demanding and often dangerous situations.

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When you support Medair you get

Efficiency

An incredible 90.5% of every dollar directly supports the delivery of humanitarian aid to survivors in crisis.

Competence

In 2024, Medair provided assistance in 14 countries, employing experts in health and nutrition; shelter and infrastructure; and water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Proximity

Based in Switzerland (with offices in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the U.S.), MEDAIR can quickly reach the world’s most vulnerable populations.

Cross-cultural Savvy

The MEDAIR team represents nearly 60 nationalities and more than 35 languages.

Christian Leadership

Founded in 1989, Medair models Jesus Christ’s loving compassion and shares similarities with other relief organizations like World Relief and Medical Teams International.

3.6 millon people helped

Medair rose to meet the challenges of 2023, helping the most vulnerable. Discover the amazing work we have achieved together because of generous people like you. From Sudan to the Middle East to Ukraine, 2023 saw major lines crossed regarding the value of human life. A world where every life is not equally valued is not the kind of world where I want to live. It’s a place lacking hope. That’s why we fight for the value of every life, bringing life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable in hard-to-reach places.

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“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”—Matthew 25:35-36 (NIV)

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Wheaton, IL 60189-4476

United States

Phone: +1 866-599-1795

united.states@medair.org

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Stories from around the world

Browse our latest updates and stories directly from the countries where we work.

Annual Report 2023

Read our 2023 Annual Report - a valuable overview of the impact of Medair's work providing life-saving assistance in 13 countries during a year of global upheaval.

The Sudan crisis: how Medair is stepping in

In the heart of Sudan's turmoil, Medair delivers hope and essentials to displaced families.

Hope Amidst Chaos, Strengthening Healthcare in Crisis-stricken Lebanon

Medair’s efforts boost primary health care centers' capacity and increase consultations per month.

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