1. MSF SARA Training Module

2. What is MSF?
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Introduction to MSF

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES The What, When and Where of MSF ?
MSF as an Association
About SARA
Memberships
Elect 2 Focal Points to Coordinate with the SARA board and SARA Desk

4. MSF is What WE make of it
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MSF is what we make of it

5. MSF STRUCTURE ASSOCIATIVE SPHERE General Assembly Board Of Directors
EXECUTIVE SPHERE
General Director *
Contracted Staff *
Volunteers *
* Can be Associates

6. What is an Associative Movement ?
The Associative
Defines MSF’s identity, Principles and ethics
Consists of present and former employees
Is about debate & conversation
Is Democratic

8. THE EXECUTIVE The Executive Translates them into action in the field
Consists of employees with a contract
Is about getting things done
Is Hierarchical

9. SATELLITE ORGANISATIONS
EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE
SATELLITE ORGANISATIONS
Epicentre
The Foundation MSF
MSF - Supply
MSF – Logistique
Access Campaign OC
Partner Sections
Branch Offices

10. International 5 OCs 24 Associations Members of MSF International
International Office

11. International General Assembly
IGA & IB
International General Assembly
The President and Treasurer
2 representatives from each MSF association
2 representatives from the Movement Wide Association
International Board
The International President
5 representatives appointed by the MSF Operational Centers (one per Operational Centre)
6 members elected by the International General Assembly (IGA).
The International Board (IB) currently is composed of 12 voting members plus a non-voting Treasurer
Two-thirds of International Board members must have a medical background.

12. MSF HISTORY
1997
1994
DRC
1991
Rwandan Genocide
1988
Somalia
1984
Sudan
1980
Ethiopia
1976
Afghanistan
Cambodia
1971
Lebanon War
1967
Foundation
Biafra War

13. MSF HISTORY 2014 2012 2010 2006 2004 1999 1999 2014 Ebola CAR Syria
Haiti
2004
Sri Lanka
1999
South Asia Tsunami
1999
Nobel Peace Prize
Kosovo

14. MSF HISTORY
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MSF from Action to Words

15. SARA COUNTRIES

16. SARA HISTORY
2010 FAD motion recommends establishment of MSF association in India.
NISAR
2011 MSF Holland is mandated by International Council (IC) to support the formation of a new association in India.
2012 Brain Storming Beyond Borders
Working Group is formed to develop a new association.

17. First Focal Point Workshop is held in New Delhi.
2013
First GA in Delhi is organised and is comprised of the delegates from the region.
First Focal Point Workshop is held in New Delhi.
2014 SARA becomes the 24th institutional member at the June IGA.
MSF SARA is formed

18. AMBITION AND ASPIRATION
Ambition for SARA is to become a section by the year 2019
SARA aspires to provide a platform to people from South Asia to contribute to the wider MSF Movement.

19. SARA ACTIVITIES Facilitation of conversation, debates and discussions
Development of associative life in the field
Taking MSF to the Civil Society
Support to the Executive
Representation in the GA(s) of other Associations and the IGA
Representation at the OCA Council
Linkages with other Associations and International Movement.

20. CHALLENGES Distance Language Access (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan)
Rotation of Focal Points
Translation
Travel Costs
Access to Internet
Countries with no Projects

21. How Can You Participate ?
Participate in the Field Associative Debates (FADs)
Become a Board member (National / Regional / International Board)
Vote at the General Assembly
Organise debates with your colleagues
Join the discussions around the Annual Reviews

22. Motions & Recommendations
Members & FADs
Thoughts/Ideas
Motions Committee
Vote at GA
Recommendations)
(Motions /
Structuring
Submission to the IB
IGA

23. Membership Criteria
A minimum of 6 months experience or 2 missions for International Staff.
A minimum of 12 months experience for national staff.
Minimum 24 months experience as an unpaid volunteer.

24. MEMBERSHIP

25. CONTACT For all membership related queries, please write to-
Name: Priya Rabindran Association Coordinator - MSF SARA (South Asia Regional Association)
Address: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), AISF Building, Near Amar Colony Police Station, New Delhi , India Mob: Website:

26. Q & A

27. MSF
The Associative
The Executive