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Refugees, migration and displacement

Over 70 million people are currently fleeing conflict or persecution around the world. Due to their race, religion or nationality, these people’s homes are no longer safe places to live and their governments’ no longer provide them with protection. 

MSF works around the world to provide lifesaving assistance to refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs), from providing psychological care to nutritional support. 

We set up hospitals in refugee camps, we help women give birth safely, we vaccinate children to prevent epidemics and we provide access to safe drinking water. We also have specialised projects to try to reach those who are on the move, for example in Europe or South America, and throughout Africa.  

 
An MSF flag marks a health post in the Busuma refugee camp in Burundi. The camp is facing a critical shortage of humanitarian support, and some organisations risk having to withdraw by the end of the year due to a lack of funding.
Refugee, migration and displacement

Burundi: Congolese Refugees in Busuma Face Mounting Threat as Humanitarian Funding Dries Up

Article 23 Oct 2026
 
Macina: MSF mobilizes in response to escalating violence in central Mali
Refugee, migration and displacement

Violence in Central Mali: “We fled across the river in the middle of the night”

Article 16 Oct 2026
 
An MSF ambulance is returning from the Ruyigi hospital-based nutritional treatment centre, an hour’s drive from Busuma camp, with a patient on board.
Refugee, migration and displacement

Busuma camp, seven months later

Article 19 Aug 2026