Civic Values - Doctors without Borders

This stamp includes an illustration inspired by watercolors by designer Montse Lapuyade, a regular MSF collaborator. It is an adaptation of a photo that Anthony Jean took on February 23, 2020, during the 7th rotation of the Ocean Viking ship, with which the MSF and SOS Mediterranée organizations carried out search and rescue operations for migrants in the Central Mediterranean. The image captures the moment of relief/excitement/happiness when the survivors, workers and workers on board are told that they have been assigned a safe port: the ship is on its way to Pozzallo (Italy). These people have left the nightmare of Libya behind, but for many others, jumping into the Mediterranean Sea remains the only option to survive.

In essence, MSF is a chain of humanity, which is based on the support of more than 7 million partners and collaborators that guarantee that 97.2% of the funds come from private sources. This financial independence has been crucial to respond to all kinds of emergencies arising from natural disasters, war conflicts or epidemics over the years, and to bear witness to it. More than 45,000 health and non-health professionals work tirelessly to continue suturing wounds, attending births, administering vaccines and saving lives wherever it is necessary and possible.