What is AMDA International
Association of Medical Doctors of Asia, in short
AMDA,
is an international organization dedicated to realize a
peaceful world community through humanitarian efforts in
medical health care sector. Founded in Okayama City, Japan,
in 1984, AMDA is a non-governmental, non-profit organization
with an international network of 30 chapters and 47 collaborating
organizations around the world.
AMDA
provides emergency medical aid to people affected by natural
as well as man-made disasters. With its special strength
in the medical and health sectors, AMDA also implements mid-
to long-term social development projects helping people in
their community building process. AMDA has worked in more
than 50 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe
in collaboration with governments, UN agencies, such as UNHCR,
WHO, WFP, UNOCHA, and other specialized agencies and institutions.
For more details, please refer to
AMDA's website