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Physicians for Peace
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Physicians for Peace in Top 4 percent of U.S. Charities 
Norfolk, Va. (April 20, 2009) — Physicians for Peace, an international organization
focusing on medical education in developing nations, has earned the highest possible
ratings for its financial management and stewardship by the nation’s top charity
watchdogs.   

This year marks the fifth consecutive four-star rating awarded to Physicians for Peace by
Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. According to
Ken Berger, Charity Navigator President and CEO, fewer than 200 charities nationwide
rated by Charity Navigator have attained 5 consecutive four star ratings, awarded for
“financial management and fiscal responsibility.”  The rating places Physicians for Peace
in the top 4 percent of all U.S. charities in terms of financial stewardship. 
“To receive this recognition from Charity Navigator for the 5th time is a remarkable
achievement,” said Buzz Heidt, Physicians for Peace Board of Trustees Chairman. “Our
relationship with our donors is critical, and this recognition is evidence that our donors’
funds go directly to support our missions and save lives in the world’s neediest regions.” 
"Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization excels, as
compared to other charities in America,” noted Farhana Arastu of Charity Navigator.
“You have successfully managed the finances of your organization in an efficient and
effective manner. This consistency in your rating is an exceptional feat, especially given
the economic challenges many charities have had to face in the last year." 
In addition to the Charity Navigator recognition, Physicians for Peace has also received
recognition from the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Every two years, the
Bureau conducts a qualitative analysis of the management policies, procedures and
processes of non-profits nationally, looking at a set of 20 highly rigorous governance and
management standards as well as fiscal stewardship.  Physicians for Peace has again met
all 20 standards and will be so recognized by the Better Business Bureau in their
published reports. 
 
“To receive both of these ratings at the same time is an incredible testament to the fiscal
responsibility of the staff and the financial stewardship of our board of trustees,”
commented Physicians for Peace CEO Brig. Gen, Ron Sconyers (USAF, Ret.).  “People
can donate to Physicians for Peace with the knowledge that their funds will directly
improve the lives of tens of thousands of people around the globe.” 
 
Links to the full Charity Navigator and Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
reports on Physicians for Peace can be found at www.physiciansforpeace.org.
 
ABOUT PHYSICIANS FOR PEACE
 
Physicians for Peace is an international organization that mobilizes volunteer healthcare
educators to assist developing nations with unmet medical needs and scarce
resources. Through effective, hands-on medical education and training, clinical care and
donated medical supplies, Physicians for Peace creates long-term, sustainable, replicable,
and evidence-based projects to help partner nations build medical capability and capacity
to help themselves. Volunteers for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization have conducted
medical missions in more than 50 countries. More information is available at
www.physiciansforpeace.org.