Founded 1964, the charitable, non-governmental organization action medeor e.V. today is the largest medical aid organization in Europe. action medeor supports around 10.000 healthcare facilities in 140 countries all over the world. Medical facilities receive drugs as well as medical equipment and supplies either at cost price or as donations. Our aid is supplied in co-operation with different church and secular organizations, religious communities, private initiatives and healthcare centers abroad. Based on many years’ experience, action medeor has built up a comprehensive network of facilities in the healthcare sector. Emergency and disaster relief In cases of emergency, action medeor delivers medical aid to the disaster area. Thanks to a permanent stock of drugs and medical supplies and equipment stored in a 4.000 square meter warehouse deliveries of medical aid can reach the disaster area within the first 24 hours. Additionally, action medeor stocks Emergency Health Kits ready for immediate shipment in case of emergency. Furthermore, other products like special nutrition for victims in famine areas are available from the warehouse in Tönisvorst. Health care projects In co-operation with experienced local non-governmental organisations, action medeor handles its own health care projects in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Here action medeor supports the establishment of healthcare services and the education and training of local personnel. Pharmaceutical medical expertise A further goal is the strengthening of local medical structures in developing countries. To achieve this goal action medeor runs training courses for pharmaceutical personnel and supports the local development and production in collaboration with local manufacturers. This is done to achieve a better availability of drugs and reduce the dependency of the developing countries on expensive imports.