About Us
Physicians for Peace is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to building world peace and international friendships through quality medical education. Operating in areas of profound need and scarce resources, Physicians for Peace works diligently to provide unwavering commitment to our mission by recruiting top-notch volunteers to build the strongest possible relationships with in-country colleagues and to execute programs with measurable outcomes.
Who We Are
We are a global, humanitarian nonprofit organization providing medical education, clinical care and donated medical supplies and equipment to underserved regions with poor access to healthcare.
Our Organization's Mission
We seek to build peace and international friendships through medical education.
Who We Serve
We work at the invitation of our host countries to provide medical education, clinical care and donated medical supplies to areas in need of increased access to healthcare.
Our Programs
Walking Free (amputees)
Burn Program
Seeing Clearly (vision)
Resource Mothers (women and children's health)
Upcoming Events
October 4, 2008 - Fundraising Gala in Virginia Beach, VA
Fall 2009 - Health Summit
Leadership Profile
President and CEO: Brig. Gen. Ron Sconyers (USAF, Ret.)
Board of Directors
Chairman, Board of Trustees: Edward A. Heidt, Jr.
| Year Founded : |
1989 |
| 501(c)(3) Ruling Year : |
1989 |
| Full-Time Employees : |
18 |
| Volunteers : |
2,000 |
| Annual Income : |
$26,000,000 |
What Sets Us Apart
Our focus on medical education rather than disaster relief, and our mission to create sustainable, replicable programs in the countries we assist.
Objectives for This Fiscal Year
Continued support of our programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Carribean, as well as launching new programs in countries such as Vietnam, Liberia, Senegal, Mali, Sri Lanka and others.
Recent Accomplishments
Missions to over 50 countries since our founding.
