Doctors for Global Health (DGH) is a private, not-for-profit organization promoting health, education, art and other human rights throughout the world.

DGH was founded in 1995 by volunteers who were accompanying the communities of war-torn Morazán province in north-eastern El Salvador in their struggle to implement primary health care and public health services. Watch the video to learn more. From seeds planted by those few committed volunteers DGH has grown into a thriving international movement for health and human rights.

DGH is comprised of hundreds of health professionals, students, educators, artists, attorneys, engineers, retirees and others. Together we build long-term relationships between people and communities around the world to find effective solutions to social justice issues.

Though many of us are health professionals, our solutions extend far beyond the medical. We volunteer our time and expertise in communities that invite us to join them. We fund and support local projects that build on the energy, creativity and passion of local leaders. We educate and advocate for domestic and foreign policies that promote justice and peace. We accompany communities in fulfilling health and other human rights.

Since its inception, DGH has accompanied communities in Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uganda and the United States. We are improving the health and well-being of these communities by increasing access to quality health care; developing educational opportunities and avenues for artistic expression; and raising awareness of health and other human rights.

Every community we accompany has unique strengths and needs, but they all share a common thread: The health inequities they face are symptoms of larger social, economic and political injustices. Malnutrition, poverty, preventable death and violence all violate basic human rights. As global citizens, we must name and challenge these injustices.

DGH Mission Statement

To improve health and foster other human rights with those most in need by accompanying communities, while educating and inspiring others to action.

Organization

Doctors for Global Health is administered by a Volunteer Board of Directors whose members have volunteered with DGH and are elected by DGH Voting Members. (See DGH Membership Categories.) The Board is assisted by an Advisory Council composed of over 200 physicians, students, retired people, engineers, artists, teachers, nurses, public health workers, lawyers, business people, and others. A diverse group of Volunteers provides the vital core of DGH's capabilities and resources (including this web site). For most of its existence, DGH has been a strictly volunteer organization with no paid employees in the USA.

DGH is a non-profit, non-governmental organization and is not affiliated with any church or religious group. It is incorporated in the state of Georgia as a 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Doctors for Global Health P. O. Box 1761 Decatur, GA 30031, U.S.A. (404) 377-3566 (fax and voice) E-mail your comments and suggestions about DGH's: Projects Volunteer opportunities Fundraising opportunities Newsletter E-mail news list Web site Have You Moved? Update your contact information here

Help DGH Raise Funds DGH accompanies marginalized communities around the world and works to inspire people to become world citizens. To accomplish its mission DGH needs to raise funds. We need your help. Read about some creative ways you can help by: buying DGH products searching the web donating your old cellphone buying books, CDs and clothes online