Avril Benoit

Chief Executive Officer of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) USA, discussing the organization's call for the closure of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid centers.

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Nov 18, 2025 • 24min

Doctors Without Borders CEO, Avril Benoit steps down

Avril Benoit, the former CEO of Doctors Without Borders USA, shares her remarkable journey from journalism to humanitarian leadership. She recounts her experiences coordinating aid during the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake and the complexities of working amidst political turmoil in places like Sudan and Gaza. Benoit highlights the dangers of uncoordinated aid efforts and rising xenophobia affecting refugee policies. She discusses the emotional challenges of her role, the impact of funding cuts on global health, and encourages grassroots support for local responders.

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