Guiding Principles:

DWW-SBSM is a non-governmental organization (NGO), and adheres to the 3 guiding principles which are central to all successful NGOs:

1. Advocacy
2. Collaboration
3. Sustainability

DWW-SBSM defines Street Medicine as the provision of free, volunteer care for the most vulnerable when and where they are in need. Street Medicine overcomes barriers to care by providing medicine in austere environments such as in the field, on the street, in mobile vans, in shelters, and during times of disaster. Disaster Medicine is street medicine in acute settings.
DWW-SBSM's mission is based on the vision that:

• Street Medicine is a valuable medical specialty that benefits the entire community.
• The practice of street medicine for the most vulnerable is ideal preparation for
  the practice of disaster medicine for all people.
• The practice of street medicine saves valuable community resources by diverting care
  for the most vulnerable from acute care settings such as hospitals, to primary care settings.
• The provision of free, volunteer medical care is a humanitarian effort that benefits society.
  Volunteer, free medical care is what makes DWW-SBSM unique.