There are lots of ways to get involved and support Doctors of the World’s work! Whatever you decide, kick-start your fundraising and set up an online fundraising page below.
FUNDRAISE AT HOME
Foodie Fundraising
Challenge your friends and family to a bake-off for gloating rights, then sell the culinary creations to raise funds. If you want to make it extra special, why not use the amazing Taste of Freedom cookbook, which is full of delicious traditional Syrian recipes. All proceeds from the sales of the book come to us.
Celebrate with Doctors of the World
Getting one year older or celebrating a special occasion? Why not making it even more unforgettable by asking your friends and families to support our volunteer doctors delivering vital medical care? You can celebrate your birthday, wedding, anniversary or graduation by making a real difference. Set up your personalised fundraising page today and share it online with your loved ones.
Rock for Refugees
Organise a gig, karaoke night or open-mic in a local venue and charge a small fee. Alternatively, host a medical quiz night. Themes can range from famous TV doctors (think ER and Scrubs) to general health knowledge.
Get sponsored
Get sponsored by your friends, family and colleagues and give up something you love. Whether it’s coffee, chocolate, cigarettes you choose to go without, or you brave the shave and cut your hair off in the name of charity – it’s all for a good cause!
FUNDRAISE AT WORK
Make us your charity partner
Nominate us the next time your company chooses a charity partner. We have a range of engaging fundraising ideas for you and your colleagues, while our volunteer doctors and nurses can come to you to tell you about their experiences in person.You can also take on one of our challenges with your colleagues or do your own challenge. It’s great team building and all for a great cause!
Give more for less
Many companies offer Payroll Giving for their employees, allowing you to make regular donations to Doctors of the World UK directly from your wages, before income tax deductions. So if you pledge £10 each month, the cost to you is only £8 but we receive the full £10. Ask your employer if they offer Payroll Giving and complete this simple form to get started! Whatever you choose, don’t forget to ask your employer if they have a matched funding scheme, which could double the impact.
FUNDRAISE AT UNIVERSITY
If you’re a student passionate about Doctors of the World UK, we can help you to bring our work to your university. We can offer students the chance to hear from people who have been on the frontline of healthcare and emergency aid, provide professional development opportunities, and give you the materials you need to encourage others.
Will you take the lead?
Help us build new long-lasting relationships with medical schools, student organisations and the university community by getting in touch.You can take the lead where you live, study or work, shaping your local student group the way you feel can make the biggest impact locally.
We offer:
Exciting speakers; fundraising and campaign ideas and support; unique access to healthcare training workshops and resources; and volunteering opportunities, both at home and abroad. We also encourage medical students to deliver our Safe Surgeries peer-to-peer training at their universities and workplaces, to improve their peers’ understanding of migrant rights to, and experiences of, healthcare. More information and resources are available here. You can download our brochure for students below or contact students@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk for further information.
FUNDRAISING PACKS
