Our Values

We are inspired by Dr. Noburu Iwamura, whose mentoring and friendship were a powerful influence on Ron O'Connor, MSH's founder. Dr Iwamura was a Japanese public health physician who, as the only survivor of his high school class in the Hiroshima bombing, went on to lead a life of service in the most remote rural areas of Nepal. He based his work and lifelong values that were at the core of MSH's creation and that still resonate with us today.

Shared values are the soil in which the MSH culture thrives. These values unite us as a global community dedicated to our mission. In this rich soil, enduring relationships flourish—with each other and with our clients and partners. We hold ourselves accountable to live up to these values in our daily work.

Integrity

We aspire to earn the trust of our partners, our clients, and one another by upholding the highest ethical standards. We strive to do what we say we will do. Always.

Excellence

We challenge ourselves to achieve exceptional quality in our work. Every employee makes a unique contribution to positive health impact for the people we serve.

Vitality

MSH's culture is infused with optimism, passion, and energy. We honor our history by learning from the past and we embrace new, creative ideas for a better future.

Collaboration

Respect and fairness are the cornerstones of collaborative relationships.

We appreciate others' contributions and offer ours with humility.

Empowerment

The success of our colleagues and partners is at the heart of our work.

In this spirit, we support local leaders in finding local solutions for their challenges.