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San FranciscoLittle Marina Green Park This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended for groups of 15 or more. To schedule a group, please call Rachel Belt at (212) 763-5707. Related EventsStarved for Attention: The Neglected Crisis of Childhood MalnutritionDoctors Without Borders Lecture at UC Davis Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 7:00 PM University of California Davis Dr. Buddhima Lokuge of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) will speak about MSF's work in areas devastated by malnutrition. This ongoing crisis contributes to 3.5 to 5 million deaths in children under five each year, and leads to long term disability, and results in poor health and educational outcomes for many more. Dr. Lokuge will speak about malnutrition's impact on children, their families and communities; of the neglect of the problem at the national and international level; and of practical strategies to reverse the crisis in the worst affected areas. At a time of increasing food prices and food insecurity, Dr. Lokuge will speak of the urgent need for international action. This event is free, wheelchair accessible, and open to the public.
Starved for Attention: The Neglected Crisis of Childhood MalnutritionDoctors Without Borders Lecture at UC Berkeley Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 5:30 PM University of California, Berkeley Dr. Buddhima Lokuge of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) will speak about MSF's work in areas devastated by malnutrition. This ongoing crisis contributes to 3.5 to 5 million deaths in children under five each year, and leads to long term disability, and results in poor health and educational outcomes for many more. Dr. Lokuge will speak about malnutrition's impact on children, their families and communities; of the neglect of the problem at the national and international level; and of practical strategies to reverse the crisis in the worst affected areas. At a time of increasing food prices and food insecurity, Dr. Lokuge will speak of the urgent need for international action. This event is free, wheelchair accessible, and open to the public.
On the Medical Frontlines: A Conversation with Doctors Without BordersPlease note the change of date to October 17!
Friday, October 17, 2008 - 7:00 PM Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason Center Please join Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a panel discussion moderated by Sarah Varney, Health Reporter, The California Report and KQED Public Radio, featuring Dr. Matthew Spitzer, President of MSF-USA, Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director of MSF-USA, Donna Canali, San Francisco-based MSF nurse, and Phillip Sacks, logistical expert for the organization. These seasoned MSF aid workers will share their experiences working overseas for the organization, explore MSF’s humanitarian principles, and address the current activities and concerns of the emergency medical organization. The panel will be followed by audience Q&A. This event is free, wheelchair accessible, open to the public, and can be reached via municipal transit lines.
Interested in Working with Doctors Without Borders Overseas?Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 1:00 PM Put Your Ideals Into Practice: Recruitment Information Session Share this Event!
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