Parasites Without Borders

Parasites Without Borders is a global health nonprofit organization focused on enhancing medical education and healthcare related to parasitic diseases, particularly in resource-limited settings. Founded by Dr. Daniel Griffin, Dr. Charles Knirsch, and the late Dr. Dickson Despommier, the organization aims to alleviate human suffering caused by parasitic infections through education, training, and support for healthcare providers worldwide.

The organization offers a variety of educational resources, including the textbook *Despommier’s Parasitic Diseases*, available for free as a PDF and for purchase in other formats. They also provide certification exams for healthcare workers, extensive video lecture series, and produce podcasts and newsletters to share current information. Parasites Without Borders collaborates with other global health nonprofits, such as Floating Doctors, to support fieldwork and training in underserved communities. Their primary audience includes medical students, clinicians, and healthcare workers involved in international medical missions.