The World Organization of Natural Medicine (WONM) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that operates independently of political and religious affiliations. It was established in 2003 by doctors and diplomats of the International Parliament of Safety and Peace. It emphasizes fulfilling the World Health Organization Alma Ata Declaration of 1978. WONM's humanitarian health department collaborates with the Sovereign Orthodox Order of Knight Hospitallers of St. John for its humanitarian efforts. Its education department is a member of the United Nations Academic Impact. The World Organization of Natural Medicine focuses on restoring, promoting, and ensuring access to Traditional Natural Medicine and humanitarian services and fostering human potential through education, focusing on underserved populations.
The World Organization of Natural Medicine is not a credentialing organization, but potential members must provide evidence of educational status as a doctor or practitioner level of education. The Doctor of Humanitarian Services(DHS) is obtained through a doctoral research , while the Practitioner of Humanitarian Services(PHS) is through a fellowship
What do We do?
To fulfill our mission, we are engaged in the following activities:
We train healthcare practitioners in humanitarian services and civility techniques.
We teach communities to document and, for future generations, the skills handed down from their ancestors.
Our members participate in research to expand research capabilities in traditional medicine, natural medicine, and integrative and humanitarian medicine.
We collaborate with other humanitarian organizations and civility groups to restore and preserve the original healing techniques and traditional natural medicine healthcare and civility leadership groups worldwide, to alleviate human suffering and preserve it for future generations.
We provide natural healthcare services for underserved people through Clinics for Humanity ™ outreach programs.
We encourage members to research traditional healing techniques to enhance our research department and to leave a legacy for future generations.
Our Philosophy
The World Organization of Natural Medicine's philosophy is that Health is a fundamental human right. Therefore, it seeks collaboration with individuals and educators, health care professionals, and nations' leaders to acknowledge that original and traditional healing systems are viable choices for the poor. In addition, it seeks to fulfill its mandate for humanitarian services by establishing "Clinics for Humanity" to deliver free humanitarian outreach programs geared toward underserved people and engage in research in traditional medicine healing.
Our Values
We are called to serve the neediest of the most disadvantaged people on earth, seek to relieve their suffering, and assist in making sustainable improvements in their lives.
We seek to engage them, promote their voices, and offer our hands and feet in service.
In this relationship, we respect those in need as active participants, not passive recipients.
We regard all individuals as created and loved by God.
We believe that healthcare should not focus on for-profit care but gear towards self-care, prevention of disease, and sustainable development of rural communities.
We are not owners of the resources made available to us on behalf of the world's forgotten.
We are partners with those we serve and those who invest in our shared mission.
Our relationships are purposeful and diverse, encouraging mutual participation in achieving its mission.
Our Ambassadors
Our ambassadors have the authority to advance the organization’s mission direction of its president.
To promote, in cooperation with other specialized agencies where necessary, the improvement of nutrition, sanitation, and other aspects of environmental hygiene, humanitarian activities such as educating underserved groups.
To promote cooperation among scientific and professional groups contributing to wellness and peace-building advancement.
To foster activities in the field of spiritual wellness, especially for people affected by disharmony in human relations.
To promote and conduct research in the field of humanitarian health advancement.
To provide information, counsel, and assist in original and indigenous healing systems.
Furthermore, our ambassadors take all necessary actions to attain the objectives of the World Organization of Natural Medicine.
Endorsements
WONM is accredited and affiliated with the following organizations for humanitarian endeavours.
Order of Saint Peter & Saint.
Saint Peter & Saint Paul Lutheran Institute offers education for its seminary to provide a better future for all mankind. You may participate in humanitarian or pastoral research in collaboration with the University of Humanitarian Medicine.
The Orthodox Order Knights of St. John (OOSJ)
The mission of the Orthodox Order of Knights of Saint John (OOSJ) is to preserve for future generations the ancient traditions of the old Hospitallers by addressing the needs of victims wheresoever dispersed.
Constitution
WONM Consitution
Wellness is more than the absence of disease... it is an approach to health that aims to reduce the risk of serious illness. Being proactive not just reactive, prevention not just treatment, is a total approach as opposed to segmented parts. Looking at the individual (mind, body spirit) and finding a balance. It is a framework for achieving potential well-being and a lifelong process. Nations experiencing wellness in mind body and spirit are less likely to engage in war and more likely to try and find peaceful solutions to unresolved conflicts with other nations.
Declaration of Alma-Ata
Declaration of Alma-Ata International Conference on Primary Health Care, Alma-Ata, USSR, 6-12September 1978
The International Conference on Primary Health Care, meeting in Alma-Ata this twelfth day of September in the year Nineteen hundred and seventy-eight, expresses the need for urgent action by all governments, all health and development workers, and the world community to protect and promote the health of all the people of the world, hereby makes the following…