Battles of the mind

Battles of the Mind

Artistic Documentation of Humanitarian Work

Illustrator Ella Baron from the United Kingdom visited Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) projects in Cherkasy and Vinnytsia, Ukraine, to depict the experiences of those affected through her drawings.

Mission and Values

MSF delivers humanitarian medical aid to people impacted by war, natural disasters, epidemics, or excluded from healthcare. The organization operates under strong principles of ethics, neutrality, and independence.

Our Global Operations

MSF has a network of offices across the world that coordinate responses and logistics, allowing teams to act rapidly where help is most needed.

Governance and Transparency

The organization functions as an association governed by its members. Its policies emphasize accountability through detailed reports on financial activities, funding sources, and expenditure.

Commitment to Ethics and Sustainability

MSF continuously works to combat racism and minimize its carbon footprint, ensuring actions align with ethical and environmental standards.

Medical Response in Complex Environments

MSF’s teams provide care across multiple contexts, from war zones to disaster-stricken regions. Their adaptability enables them to respond to various diseases and emergencies under challenging conditions.

“Médecins Sans Frontières brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics, or healthcare exclusion.”

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Author’s summary: Ella Baron’s journey through MSF’s Ukraine projects highlights the resilience behind humanitarian medicine and MSF’s dedication to ethical global healthcare.

MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières — 2025-11-05