At Doctors Without Borders, we believe in a world where medical care knows no borders, where compassion transcends boundaries, and where every life is valued. Legacy donation is a powerful way to extend your commitment to humanitarian causes beyond your lifetime, ensuring that your compassion and generosity continue to make a difference for years to come.
When you choose to remember Doctors Without Borders in your will, you're not just making a gift; you're creating a powerful legacy of giving. Your foresight allows us to plan for future crises, provide ongoing medical care, and offer hope to countless individuals in desperate situations. This ultimate act of generosity transforms lives, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Discover how your legacy donation can ensure urgent medical care reaches those who need it most, long into the future.
What is Legacy Giving and How Does it Work?
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving or making a bequest, is the act of donating assets to a charity through your will or other estate planning. It's a profound way to support causes you care about, ensuring your values live on beyond your lifetime. A legacy donation to Doctors Without Borders means you're providing a future lifeline for people caught in conflict, epidemics, or natural disasters. It's a forward-thinking decision that allows you to make a significant impact without affecting your current financial security.
Making a Meaningful Choice: How to Select Your Legacy Charity
Deciding which charity to support with a legacy donation is a deeply personal and significant decision. It's about ensuring your values continue to create positive change in the world. As you consider your options, here are some key factors to help you choose the legacy charity that best aligns with your vision:
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Align with Your Values: Reflect on the causes you are most passionate about. Do you want to fight poverty, protect the environment, advance medical research, or provide humanitarian aid? Your chosen charity should embody the change you wish to see.
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Proven Impact and Track Record: Look for organisations that can clearly demonstrate the impact of their work. Do they provide evidence of lives changed, communities supported, or significant achievements? A long-standing history of effective action can be a strong indicator.
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Transparency and Accountability: A reputable legacy charity will be open about its operations and finances. Review their annual reports, financial statements, and how they allocate funds. This ensures your legacy donation will be used efficiently and ethically.
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Independence and Reach: Consider the scope and nature of their work. Do they operate independently, free from political or economic influence? Do they reach those in greatest need, regardless of location or circumstance?
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Long-Term Vision: Does the charity have a sustainable plan for the future? Your legacy gift is a long-term investment, so choosing an organisation with a clear vision for sustained impact is crucial.
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Ease of Information: A good charity will make it easy for you to find information, ask questions, and understand how your gift will be used. Don't hesitate to reach out to them directly.
Why Choose Doctors Without Borders as Your Legacy Charity?
For over 50 years, Doctors Without Borders has delivered independent, neutral, and impartial medical humanitarian aid. When you select us as your legacy charity, you're entrusting your final gift to an organisation with a proven track record of reaching the hardest-to-reach, providing life-saving care without discrimination. Your legacy donation will support our teams in over 70 countries, responding to emergencies from conflict zones to natural disasters. Our ability to act quickly and effectively is largely thanks to unrestricted gifts, including legacy donations, which ensure our independence from political, economic, or religious agendas. We are committed to transparent financial stewardship, ensuring your gift is used efficiently and effectively to save lives.
How Can My Legacy Donation Make a Lasting Impact?
Every legacy donation, no matter the size, builds a foundation for future humanitarian action. Your gift ensures that when the next crisis strikes, Doctors Without Borders will be there.
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Sustainable Funding: Legacy gifts provide crucial long-term funding, allowing us to plan and sustain vital medical programmes for years to come.
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Emergency Preparedness: Your generosity helps us maintain emergency reserves, enabling rapid response to unforeseen disasters.
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Innovation in Care: A legacy donation can support research and development for new treatments and approaches to complex medical challenges.
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Stories of Hope: Thanks to the foresight of donors like you, we can share countless stories of lives saved and communities rebuilt. For example, a legacy donation from [Anonymous/Donor Name] allowed us to expand our malnutrition treatment programme in [Country], saving thousands of children's lives over the past five years.
What are the Different Types of Legacy Donations I Can Make?
There are several flexible ways you can make a legacy donation to Doctors Without Borders, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your personal circumstances and wishes. We always recommend consulting a legal professional to ensure your will accurately reflects your intentions.
- Residuary Gift: A gift of all or a percentage of what remains of your estate after other gifts and expenses have been paid. This is a powerful way to make a significant legacy donation.
- Pecuniary Gift: A gift of a specific sum of money.
- Specific Gift: A gift of a particular item, such as property, shares, or other assets.
- Contingent Gift: A gift that depends on a certain event occurring (e.g., if a primary beneficiary predeceases you).
- Gifts of Shares/Securities: In some regions, donating shares or securities can offer tax advantages. Please consult your financial advisor regarding the benefits of this type of legacy giving.
How to Give Through Your Will
Whether you have an existing Will, or are setting one up, adding Doctors Without Borders to your Will is a simple process. Here is what you will need to know to include us in your legacy giving plans:
- Legal name: Medecins Sans Frontieres (HK) Limited
- Address: 22/F, Pacific Plaza, 410 - 418 Des Voeux Road West, West Point, Hong Kong
- Registration number: 475540
This sample language may be useful:
"I give and bequeath to Medecins Sans Frontieres (HK) Limited, 22/F, Pacific Plaza, 410 - 418 Des Voeux Road West, West Point, Hong Kong [the sum of __________ Dollar ($____)] [ _______ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes."
Notifying us of your gift
We hope you’ll let us know when you have named Doctors Without Borders in your Will so that we can thank you. By sharing your legacy giving decision with us, you also help us plan for the future and honour your legacy charity intentions.
Our promise to you
- We pledge to be diligent stewards of the legacy you entrust to Doctors Without Borders, ensuring that every dollar is directed towards making a meaningful difference.
- Your legacy will be strategically allocated to address the most pressing needs, enabling us to respond effectively to emergencies and deliver vital medical aid.
- We are committed to transparent financial practices, providing you with the assurance that your legacy will be managed with the utmost integrity and accountability.
- Your generosity will be maximised to its full potential, contributing to our mission in a way that leaves a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Rest assured, our promise is not just to receive your legacy contribution but to use it judiciously, effectively, and with the highest regard for our shared humanitarian goals.
Contact us
If you’d like to discuss leaving a gift to Doctors Without Borders, or explore how your legacy charity contribution can make a lasting difference, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your support.
