Our funding largely relies on individual donations. This helps to ensure our operational independence and flexibility to respond at a moment’s notice to the most urgent crises, including those which are under-reported or neglected.
In 2023, 75 per cent of our financial resources were allocated to fulfilling our social mission, which includes our medical humanitarian programs as well as advocacy and awareness raising activities. During the year, we invested in a new donor database system for greater data insights, alongside our ongoing focus on accountability mechanisms and high-quality communications with our supporters.
An MSF team unloads supplies in Rhoe camp, where around 70,000 people live in dire conditions, in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. © MSF
Income
The 2023 income of MSF Australia and MSF New Zealand totalled $120.9 million. Of this, $112.4 million was generated from fundraising activities. This is a 12 per cent increase from 2022 fundraising income and represents continued generous support from the Australian and New Zealand public. Approximately 125,019 Australians and New Zealanders participated in the Field Partner program in 2023, contributing on a monthly basis, and another 68,317 Australians and New Zealanders provided occasional gifts.
Finance
Our investment policy within Australia and New Zealand remained consistent with previous years. Short-term deposits were used to maximise interest, minimise risk and ensure flexibility and accessibility of funds when required.
The generous support of our office volunteers equalled approximately $37,075 (compared to $42,389 in 2022). Additionally, the Board of Directors (except for the President, who received a partial salary) and Association members freely gave their time to MSF. The estimated total value of this time was $489,000 (compared to $501,000 in 2022). In 2023, $844,000 was spent on the Southeast and East Asia and Pacific (SEEAP) project, now known as the Asia Pacific (APAC) Project (compared to $660,000 in 2022).
Spending by region
MSF Australia and MSF New Zealand spending on our medical humanitarian programs in 2023 was distributed across the following regions.
