Läkarmissionen / LM International
Anders Jacobsen is an experienced leader in international development and humanitarian aid, currently serving as the Director Africa at Läkarmissionen/LM International since August 2023. With a strong background at LM International, Anders has held various roles including Regional Director Sahel and Focal Point for Disability Inclusion and Religious Literacy. Prior to this, Anders spent four years as the Country Director and Programme Manager at International Aid Services, focusing on civil society development in multiple African countries. Anders has also contributed as a Project Advisor and Process Consultant in earlier roles. Education includes a Diploma in Leadership from Copenhagen Business School and a course in Critical Incident Management from University College Copenhagen, among others.
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Läkarmissionen / LM International
Läkarmissionen är en biståndsorganisation som verkar för hållbar fattigdomsbekämpning utifrån ett rättighetsperspektiv. Våra fokusområden är social och ekonomisk inkludering, utbildning, hälsa samt vatten, sanitet och hygien (WASH). Organisationen grundades 1958 och har idag närmare 300 anställda runt om i världen. Primärt arbetar vi för marginaliserade samhällsgrupper och kvinnor och barn som lever i utsatthet. Vi fokuserar på arbete i Afrika, Latinamerika, MENA-regionen och Europa. Det gemensamma arbetet leds från Läkarmissionens huvudkontor i Stockholm. Verksamheten finansieras genom insamling från allmänheten i Sverige och institutionella bidrag. LM International is an aid organisation that is committed to sustainable poverty reduction from a human rights perspective. Our focus areas are social and economic inclusion, training and education, health, and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). The organisation was founded in 1958 and currently employs almost 300 employees around the world. Our primary target groups are marginalised groups in society and vulnerable women and children. Our work is focused on Africa, Latin America, the MENA region and Europe, and directed from our head office in Stockholm. Our aid operations are financed by funds raised from the public in Sweden and by institutional grants.