The World Organization of Natural Medicine (WONM) is an international politically and religiously neutral non- governmental Organization (NGO), accredited under the Orthodox Order of Knights Hospitallers for humanitarian endeavors, adopts the WHO Alma Ata declaration, is a member of UN Global compact and concurs with its mandate for sustainable development.


Mission:
To provide humanitarian medical healthcare to under served people and to promote humanitarian values through education.


Values
  • We are called to serve the neediest of the most disadvantaged people of the earth and seek to relieve their suffering and to assist in making sustainable improvements in their lives. 
  • We seek to engage them, to promote their voice and to offer our hands and feet in service.
  • We respect those in need as active participants, not passive recipients, in this relationship.
  • We regard all individuals as created and loved by God.
  • We believe that healthcare should not focus on for profit care but geared towards self-care, prevention of disease and sustainable development of rural communities.
  • We are not owners of the resources made available to us on behalf of the forgotten of this world.
  • We are partners with those we serve as well as with those who invest into our shared mission.
  • Our relationships are purposeful, diverse, and encourage mutual participation in achieving WONM’s mission.
WONM seeks cooperation and partnerships with other organizations and groups that share our vision.

Member of UN Global Compact 

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WONM is committed to:
  • Supporting the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact with respect to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption;
  • Advancing these principles within your sphere of influence, and make a clear statement of this commitment to your stakeholders and the general public;
  • Taking part in the activities of the UN Global Compact, for example: participate in Local Networks; join specialized initiatives and workstreams; engage in partnership projects; and review Communications on Progress posted by participating organizations.
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WONM-Humanitarian Medicine by Dr. Sheila McKenzie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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