Where we work
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Bulgaria
In Varna we work together with our cooperation partner Arbeitskreis Nord-Ost and we provide medical care for people who have left the war zones in Ukraine. They are suffering from poor housing and living conditions in Bulgaria. Most of our patients come from Mariupol, Odessa and other parts of eastern Ukraine. For this we have mobile equipment and vehicles to visit those people in their shelters, as well as various as doctor’s rooms in some shelters.
Services we offer:
- Primary healthcare and accompaniment in the Bulgarian health system
- Acute and chronic wound care
- Referral to more advanced medical services, dental work and psychological support
- Digital patient documentation
- Cooperation with UN agencies
Our team:
- 1 coordinator
- 2 to 3 doctors
- Interpreters
- Support from within the local community
Our resources:
- Large team of on-site support
- 2 cars
- IT system
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Advanced training on arrival
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400 patients per month
Athens
In Athens we treat 400 patients per month, mostly from Afghanistan, DR Congo, Cameroon, and Greece. Since December 2021, we mainly operate from our own clinic, Meraki, located in the centre of Athens, while we keep offering our services in our partner spaces in different locations around the city. We also visit camps in the Attika area, make home visits and escort our patients to the hospital when needed, and we are always ready for emergency response. Another one of our activities is the street outreach shifts, where we cooperate with several partners to offer healthcare services to the street connected, who are usually excluded from healthcare structures due to stigma and prejudice. The homeless population, people with problematic substance use, and women in prostitution are some of the (mostly local) people we connect with through our outreach activities. We also link our patients with specialized services in the public and NGOs’ healthcare system, making around 100 referrals and managing 5 complex medical cases a month.
Services we offer:
- Primary healthcare and support in the Greek healthcare system
- Referral to specialised medical services, including mental health services and social pharmacies
- Health education and promotional presentations
- Emergency response
- Street outreach activities
Our team:
- 3 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 2 logistical / admin
- 1 long term volunteer: nurse (referrals and medical case working support)
- 4 to 5 doctors
- 2 to 3 medical staff (nurse or medical students)
- An adaptable interpretation team, including interpreters from within the community
(Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Lingala, Spanish, Greek)
Our resources:
- Our own clinic space, where we can offer a safe space to our patients
- Key partnerships which enable us to run clinics and store supplies at a very low cost
per patient - Medical supplies and equipment
- A dedicated and hardworking team
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500 patients per month
Thessaloniki
In Thessaloniki, we treat more than 500 patients per month at 5 locations: our clinic Shifaa, at Filia community center, Diavata Camp (QRT community center), Vaggiochori Camp and Lagadikia camp (IHA community center). Currently, most of our patients are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Congo, Algeria, Morocco, Kurdistan, Syria and Iraq.
Services we offer:
- Primary health care and support in the Greek health system
- Acute and chronic wound care
- Referral to other services in the area
- Hospital appointments support. Accompanying patients and offering interpretation during the visits.
- Patient documentation
Our team:
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 2 to 3 doctors
- 2 to 3 medical staff (nurse, paramedic or medical students)
- 5 translator from within the community
Our resources:
- The clinic in Filia as a protected space to provide medical care to our patients.
- A network of important local and international partnerships that enable us to
- provide medical services for patients in the camp,
- have the necessary equipment available at both locations and
- to provide assistance beyond the medical care.
- A team of dedicated volunteers.
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Bosnia
In Bosnia we treat patients who live in old factory buildings, dilapidated houses or in the forest, six days a week. At the moment most of the patients are from Bagladesh, Pakistan, Algeria and Afghanistan. Due to the fact that the project was only initiated in November 2020, there is still little routine and the fluctuation of people is high. Many patients have been victims of police violence.
Services we offer:
- Primary medical care and referral for secondary care
- Consultation and medication for chronically ill patients
- Wound care
- Patients can contact the team via Facebook-messenger
- Cooperation with other local non-governmental organizations (supply of firewood, food, supermarket vouchers, etc.)
- Contact for psychological sessions via zoom with native speakers counselors
Our team:
- 1 field coordinator
- 2 to 3 doctors
- 2 to 3 nurses and/or paramedics
Our resources:
- Volunteers with experience in similar contexts
- Medical care and equipment
- Donations in kind (mainly consumables from other organizations)
- Willingness to offer solidarity and practical care
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Lesvos Mental Health for Children & Youth
At the community centre of One Happy Family we also run a community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program for children and youth. We provide support to our patients through psychosocial interventions in groups and psychoeducation sessions to the parents of our beneficiaries. Our team works Monday to Friday.
Services we offer:
- Individual assessments and psychological evaluation
- Psychosocial support treatment in groups
- Psychoeducation group sessions to parents
Our team:
- 1 Clinical Psychologist
- At least 2 Mental Health Worker Volunteers (Psychologist, Child Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Pedagogues, or similar with adequate experience)
- 5 Facilitators / Interpreters (Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Lingala)
Our resources:
- Key partnerships with other mental health care providers and NGOs on the island
- Clinic premises at One Happy Family
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Ukraine
We are treating people along the border and in small squats there our team has been providing medical support for people with high blood pressure, respiratory problems, stomachache, migraines and chronic diseases. But our team understands that stress and anxiety is one of the causes of these medical conditions that many faces once they arrive in Poland. Unfortunately, the mental health of these people has been impacted due to the violent and illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Services we offer:
- Primary healthcare
- Case management
- Referral to more advanced medical services, dental work and psychological support
- Referral to legal, accommodation, food and clothing support
- Emergency treatments
- Manual patient documentation
Our team:
- 1 long term medical coordinator
- if necessary: team with 5 people including doctors and medical staff
Our resources:
- Key partnerships with local organizations
- Medical supplies and equipment
- An equipped ambulance to transport the team and as a space to treat patients
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Why donate? We rely on donations to buy medical equipment, disposables and medication. We keep our overhead costs to the absolute minimum. With your support we are able to provide primary health care to displaced people where no one else does. Approximately 50% of our patients are unregistered refugees and are not eligible for local health services. This is why our work is so important!
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