MSF’s Global Learning Platform Empowering Humanitarian Workers Worldwide
Tembo is the official digital learning platform created by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to provide accessible, high-quality training for people working in humanitarian and medical contexts. With 1,000+ online courses and learning resources, Tembo helps learners worldwide — especially those in remote or conflict-affected areas — build essential skills for humanitarian response, medical care, logistics, leadership, and more.
According to MSF, more than 45,000+ users have already joined Tembo, with 65% located in field missions and low-resource environments.
What Makes Tembo Unique?
Tembo is designed for flexible, accessible, and practical learning, supporting anyone involved in humanitarian or medical work. The platform includes:
1,000+ Courses & Learning Resources
Covering topics such as:
- Medical & clinical training
- Global health
- Mental health & psychosocial support
- Supply chain & logistics
- Human resources
- Leadership & management
- Communication & fundraising
- MSF general knowledge
- Operations & emergency response
Who Can Use Tembo?
Tembo is open to:
- MSF staff
- Implementing partners
- Field workers
- Humanitarian professionals
- Anyone interested in humanitarian learning (depending on access policy)
While originally built for MSF staff, Tembo provides free and open access to many courses and resources for global learners.
What Kind of Content and Courses Can Learners Find on Tembo?
Tembo offers a wide range of specialized training materials in four languages: English, Arabic, French, and Spanish.
Popular Medical Courses on Tembo
These are among the most accessed medical and global health learning modules:
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (Blended)
- Basic Epidemiology
- Comprehensive Response to Sexual Violence
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Library
- Palliative Care Essentials
- Child Protection Minimum Standards
- Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis)
- Biomed Technical Courses
- Watsan (Water & Sanitation) Supervisor
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM/C)
- Field Simulation Courses
- Global Health Diplomas
Why Tembo Matters in Humanitarian Work
Tembo is more than an LMS — it is part of MSF’s digital transformation to improve the quality of humanitarian operations through:
- Accessible medical training
- Standardized global learning
- Knowledge sharing
- Capacity building
- Professional development in low-resource settings
How to Register for Tembo
To create an account, you need only a valid email.
Option 1 — MSF Email (SSO)
Login directly with your MSF email.
Option 2 — Personal Email
Recommended if you change missions or email addresses.
FAQs: Tembo, MSF’s Digital Learning Platform
1. Is Tembo free?
Yes — many courses and resources are free for MSF staff and partners. Some content may require MSF role-based access.
2. Do I need to be an MSF employee to join Tembo?
Not always. Many open resources can be accessed with a personal email depending on MSF access policy.
3. Do Tembo courses provide certificates?
Some do — especially medical, operational, and leadership modules.
4. What are “communities of practice”?
They are interactive spaces where professionals collaborate, share experiences, ask questions, and learn together.
5. Are courses available offline?
Yes — MSF provides offline-access tools through the Tembo Learning Kit for low-internet missions.
