Frequently Asked Questions

Medipeace is a civil society organization and non‑governmental organization formed by citizens who wish to help address global health inequities. It is registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea as a non‑profit private organization and is affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI). Based on this status, Medipeace implements projects in cooperation with government agencies and other international organizations.

Medipeace strives for fundamental and sustainable change by strengthening community health systems, and for the spread of an ethical and responsible culture of giving. We believe that fundraising practices which expose the personal information of beneficiary children in order to provoke sympathy do not align with these goals. For this reason, we do not operate one‑to‑one child sponsorship programs.

Medipeace was founded with the goal of building solidarity that transcends borders. When we believe that there is work we must do within Korea, we do not hesitate to take it on. However, we are convinced that our strengths shine most brightly in medically underserved regions overseas. Many organizations are already working for neighbors in need and alongside them. We believe that when Medipeace focuses even more on the work we are called to do and do well, the number of people whose right to health is seriously threatened will decrease, and the sense of responsibility shared by our supporters for these people’s health rights will be transformed into a sense of fulfillment and joy.

Medipeace is a non‑religious organization. We are grounded not in the beliefs of any particular religion, but in universal human compassion and humanitarian values. Based on these principles, we work in solidarity to reduce health inequities in medically underserved communities around the world. Accordingly, we do not engage in volunteer activities or medical services for religious purposes.