medico international e. V.

medico works ... with partners
The help which is performed by medico is more than the supply of auxiliary goods in emergency situations. We understand our work as a part of a comprehensive social action which has the realization, the aim and the right on health. Besides, it is not about short-term »interventionist's broad auxiliary missions «, but about a united and trusting cooperation with people who are independent partners, on no account, however, bare auxiliary receivers for us. Starting points are the political and social aims which we divide with our partner organizations in the south. Besides, the continual exchange of views, the openness in dealing with the partners and the continual reflection of existing dependence and our own interests belong to these aims too.

medico works ... in context
The ones, who do not understand the causes for the misery of people are fading out important political and cultural connections, can also not react appropriately to this misery. Wars and predicaments do not fall from the sky. They have reasons, and they need to be asked for those. medico sticks to a help oriented  context, even if the media public currently and especially  immediately grabbing help is celebrated which does not stay long with political questions. The aim of our endeavors is not only the relief of humanitarian crises, but their lasting overcoming.

medico works ... for change
Every help for people leaves tracks which stretch beyond the moment of the intervention. Therefore, the help which wants to overcome the status quo a society-political vision of another fairer world needs. It has to develop strategies which indicate the ways there. For humanitarian crises there are no humanitarian solutions. For us help is a part of a social action which argues for democracy, social justice and the respect of the human rights – and this together with the victims of need and dictatorship.