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Ideal for people who cannot attend our recruitment information evenings in person, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia hold live recruitment information webinars. The online events, hosted by our field recruitment staff, are designed to answer some of the questions you may have if you are interested in field work with Médecins Sans Frontières.

Start time: 6:30pm AEDT (Sydney)

Our Panel tonight includes Margaret Bell (Medical Advisor - Sexual Violence Care), Janine Issa (Experienced MSF Midwife), and Dr Claire Fotheringham (Medical Advisor - Obstetrics & Gynaecology).

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  • Open an email from Médecins Sans Frontierès in your Gmail account.
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  • In the email header section, above the subject line, hover over the email sender Medecins Sans Frontieres [[email protected]], right-click and select Add to Outlook Contacts.

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  • On the contacts page, click New Contact in the top left of the screen. 
  • In the Email field, type [email protected] Click Save. 

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  • Click the more icon (3 horizontal dots) that appears in the top right of the email preview pane. 
  • Select Add to Safe senders. Click OK. 

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Receive your complimentary Bequest Pack

By including Médecins Sans Frontières in your Will, you are making a unique commitment that will help us to continue to provide medical aid in the future where and when it is needed most.

We understand that including a charity in your Will is a very personal decision and one that will need to be carefully considered. We appreciate that your family and loved ones should always come first, and believe it is important to talk with them about your intentions and why leaving a gift to Médecins Sans Frontières is important to you.

Simply fill in your details below to receive your free Bequest Information Pack via email.

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Hi I'm Gabi, the Gifts in Wills Coordinator at Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Thank you for reaching out regarding Gifts in Wills. The funds that we receive from Gifts in Wills, make up approximately 15 per cent of our fundraising income and play an important role in the success and longevity of our many projects.

I look forward to speaking with you via email or phone,  in the meantime please feel free to reach out to me directly via email at [email protected].

 

The impact of your gift can be felt beyond your lifetime. By leaving a gift to Médecins Sans Frontières in your Will, you are ensuring we can continue to deliver on our commitment to provide medical assistance where and when it is needed the most. Our programs are run in some of the world’s most conflict-ridden, challenging, and inaccessible places, and without the support of people like you, this work would simply not be possible.

Thank you for submitting your form, we will be in touch with more information shotly, however in the meantime please find some tips to get your started:

How to Leave a Bequest to Medecins Sans Frontieres

Step 1: Write Or Update Your Will

A gift in your Will, no matter what the amount, can make a real difference to the lives of many people in need of emergency medical care.

If you already have a Will but would like to leave a gift to Médecins Sans Frontières, you can do so by making a simple addition to your existing Will. This is called a codicil.

If you do not have a Will at the moment, you can simply include a bequest when you write a new Will.

Whatever your circumstances, we would advise you see a solicitor to ensure your wishes will be followed.

When unexpected medical emergencies occur and our immediate action is required, it is essential that all our programs can continue without interruption. Financial flexibility is crucial to our ability to respond to priority needs, so we ask that you do not designate your gift to a particular project, country or region.

Step 2: Decide Your Gift

There are a number of ways you can leave a gift to Médecins Sans Frontières, depending on your circumstances.

Residuary Bequest: This is the most effective way to leave a bequest to Médecins Sans Frontières. It is a gift of what remains after you have made provisions for your loved ones. A residuary gift will keep up with inflation. It will mean your bequest will achieve as much in our projects in the future as you would like it to now. 

Percentage Gift: Leaving a percentage of your estate allows you to decide what proportion of your total estate you would like to give to Médecins Sans Frontières. A percentage gift will also keep up with inflation.

Pecuniary Bequest or Specific Sum: A pecuniary bequest is a fixed sum of money to be left to Médecins Sans Frontières. This type of gift will not keep up with inflation.

Step 3: Suggested Wording For Your Will

Here is our suggested wording to use when writing or updating your Will, as well as our organisational details.

“I give and bequeath to Médecins Sans Frontières Ltd, a company limited by guarantee, of PO Box 847, Broadway, NSW 2007 Australia:

  • the residue, or
  • [......] percent of my whole estate, or
  • [......] percent of the residue, or
  • the specific sum of $[......]

to be used for its general purposes.”

ABN: 74 068 758 654 
Registered Charity Number: CFN 11960

Step 4: Notify Loved Ones And Médecins Sans Frontières

We believe it is important to talk to family and loved ones about your Will. Communication will ensure your final wishes are carried out. Let your family know that leaving a gift to Médecins Sans Frontières is important to you and advise any executors and guardians of your wishes.

We also suggest that you let us know once you have left a gift in your Will to Médecins Sans Frontières. Knowing when someone has chosen to support us in this particular way helps us to plan more confidently for the future, and I would be very pleased to have the opportunity to thank you personally for your generous support of Médecins Sans Frontières.

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Médecins Sans Frontières Australia Ltd. ABN: 74 068 758 654. Registered Charity Number: CFN 11960.
All donations are processed in AUD. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia only.