FLYING DOCTORS OF CANADA
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Mission Statement
The Flying Doctors of Canada is a Calgary-based non-profit/non-governmental charity organization whose main focus is the relief of suffering due to lack of medical care around the world.
About This Cause
Our Beginnings The Flying Doctors of Canada was founded by Drs. Benjamin Cavilla, Daniel Kopac and Rodrigo Onell, all graduates of the University of Alberta, Canada. From its inception in 2006, the Flying Doctors of Canada has grown out of the realization that there are relatively few opportunities for Canadian healthcare professionals to become involved as volunteers in international health initiatives and charity projects under the auspices of a formal Canadian group. There are many such charity and humanitarian volunteer opportunities of varying efficacy originating with our colleagues in the United States, however it was felt that it is our duty as Canadians to make a unique and Canadian contribution to global healthcare efforts. To this end, the Flying Doctors of Canada officially took flight in March 2008 registering as a Non-Profit Corporation with Industry Canada and attaining Registered Charity status one year later in June 2009. Our Mission Over the past seven years, the Flying Doctors of Canada has established itself as a reputable and internationally recognized group of healthcare professionals who are committed to promoting and providing medical care, health education and community development without regard for race, religion, or nationality to those who are most in need. As we look forward to the next five years we will continue to expand our operations, imporove our abilities and extend our reach! Our Focus The Flying Doctors of Canada are currently focusing most of their efforts in Central America, specifically in El Salvador and Haiti. There is a plan to extend our efforts to other locations around the globe and we have new projects currently under consideration in Uganda. The focus of FDOC is "Sustainable Improvements in Health" and we will continue to strive towards this ideal wherever we go. FDOC does not engage in disaster relief projects.