We are a multidisciplinary group that raises awareness about MSF’s global humanitarian work.
We are a student led society, aiming to support MSF by:
1) Raising awareness of MSF’s work around the world;
2) Fundraising for MSF;
3) Encouraging our community to get involved with MSF. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers
emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural o
12/03/2025
Join us this Friday, December 5th @ the OHSU La Grande Campus (or online via Webex) for an in depth look into an MSF medical mission in Sierra Leone - courtesy of OHSU alumna Randi Movich, BSN. Don’t forget to RSVP using the QR code above!
10/16/2025
We have a couple spots left for our annual Humanitarian First Aid Training! This is a HANDS-ON, half-day experience happening this Saturday! Sign up with the QR code or with the link in our bio - see you there! 💪
05/28/2025
Friends of MSF at OHSU is honored to be hosting Dr. Travis Melin here in just 2 days! Just a heads up that the room has changed to RLSB 2S060 and folks are welcome to join via Webex as well!
05/10/2025
Please join us on May 29th (virtually or in-person) for a presentation by Dr. Travis Melin about his firsthand experience during a Gaza medical mission. Bring your questions for the Q&A portion and don’t forget to RSVP via the QR code or link in bio! All are welcome!
03/04/2025
This past week, Friends of MSF at OHSU put together over 800 first aid kits for the Portland People’s Outreach Project, aka PPOP! PPOP does incredible work in harm reduction and we’re so grateful to have partnered with them a second year in a row. And a huge shoutout to the folks at Straight from New York Pizza on Hawthorne for donating food for our event - None of this is possible without our awesome community! 💪
02/13/2025
Doctors Without Borders’ (MSF) official statement on the sudden USAID freeze. USAID is the biggest funding body of US foreign aid. MSF warns of the catastrophic humanitarian crisis looming and is calling for an immediate unfreeze of these funds.
02/04/2025
Pizza, good vibes, and making a difference—what’s better than that? 🍕✨
OHSU Friends of MSF is pumped to team up again with Portland People’s Outreach Project for another Pizza & PPOP Night! Last time, our awesome volunteers put together 600 first aid kits (while having a blast), and we’re ready to do it all over again.
Come hang, eat some pizza, and help out a great cause. Sign up with the QR code or the link in our bio—see you there!
10/24/2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Humanitarian First Aid Training event! We’re grateful to our OHSU community for taking the time to learn how to handle emergencies with limited resources and develop valuable skills for the future. 🤗 Keep an eye out on IG or join our email list (link in bio) to stay in the loop for more events like this!
10/10/2024
Ready to enhance your medical skills in low-resource settings? Join Friends of MSF at OHSU for Humanitarian First Aid Training and get hands-on practice! Register via the QR code on the flyer - spots are limited! Don’t miss out! 🩺🌍
09/02/2024
Thank you to everyone who joined Friends of MSF last week in building nearly 600 FIRST AID KITS for Portland People’s Outreach Project!!! PPOP is an organization that helps distribute vital supplies throughout our community - a feat that’s only possible through the energy and community spirit of volunteers. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to get involved on our IG or join our email list (link in bio).
08/20/2024
Come make first aid kits for with us, meet friends, & eat pizza 😋 Link in bio to join our email list and stay in the loop on events like this!
06/01/2024
Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you shared a flyer, made a donation, bid (or won!) an item, thank you! Our first auction wasn’t a huge success and we are amazed at your generosity. And for those lucky enough to win an item, be on the lookout for more details in your inbox in the next few days!