How we spend your money
Our medical projects around the world are only possible thanks to the support of our donors. Your donations helped us to provide 98.0% independent humanitarian aid to those in need last year.
In 2023, 228,269 donors supported us from Belgium.
We are grateful to each of you. It is thanks to you that MSF can carry out their work and provide humanitarian medical aid where it is needed the most.
Together, we were able to make the difference in 2023 —thank you! 🎉
How does MSF uses your money?
Thanks to your support, our teams provided humanitarian medical aid and completed 116 projects in 46 countries. Please note that the figures we present here pertain only to the activities of the Brussels Operational Centre (OCB).
2023 OCB annual report (in French)What is an operational centre?
MSF’s aid projects are implemented worldwide through six operational centres (OCs). In terms of budget, the Brussels Operational Centre (OCB) is one of the largest within the MSF movement. The other five operational centres are located in Amsterdam (OCA), Barcelona (OCBA), Geneva (OCG), Paris (OCP), and Abidjan (OCWACA).
International annual reportThanks to you, in 2023 we provided...
3,563,775
consultations, including 960,192 for children under 5 years old
552,359
vaccinations
28,464
surgeries
79,298
deliveries, including 8,519 by caesarean section
105,181
mental health consultations
7,705
medical care for survivors of sexual violence
Here is the 10 most significant interventions of 2023
2023 in numbers
Revenue
€462.8 M
The year 2023 saw a surge of emergencies and humanitarian crises. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to respond effectively. Our revenue grew by 11% compared to 2022, totaling €462.8 million.
€35.8 M
In Belgium, €35.8 million came from private donors and organizations, in addition to €17.5 million in legacies.
Expenditures
€434.9 M
In 2023, our total expenditures amounted to €434.9 million, reflecting a 10% increase compared to 2022.
€76 million was allocated to emergency aid, including 21 new projects in response to the ever-increasing needs related to armed conflicts, malnutrition, epidemics, and natural disasters.
At the same time, we were able to sustain crucial health services, including performing surgeries, treating HIV and tuberculosis, providing sexual and reproductive health care, offering pediatric and mental health support, running measles vaccination campaigns, preventing malaria, and managing outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, Lassa fever, and Ebola.
What proportion of the money goes directly to aid projects?
At Médecins Sans Frontières, we have an internal rule regarding the use of your donations. Each year, at least 80% of our expenditures are dedicated to our social mission, which includes field projects, direct support to these projects, and awareness actions.
Who oversees MSF's funds?
We deeply appreciate your trust, which is why we ensure rigorous oversight of our funds. Our statutory accounts are audited by DGST, and our consolidated international accounts are reviewed by Ernst & Young. To effectively manage your contributions, our finance department has put in place comprehensive measures, including regular reports, budget and cost analyses, internal audits, and controls both in the field and at headquarters. We also ensure that all funds, whether designated for specific projects or not, are managed with the utmost care. Médecins Sans Frontières adheres to the Ethical Fundraising Code.
Annual reports catalog
MSF Belgium
Those who donated in Belgium can see here how our Brussels office allocated its funds in 2023. (in French)
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International Annual Report
Those who wish to gain a broader view of all our activities can consult our 2023 international annual report.
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Financial Report
For a detailed account of our finances, please read the 2023 financial report.
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Below you will find OCB activity reports from previous years: