Where we work
1
Thessaloniki
In Thessaloniki we treat 1600 patients per month across 2 locations, 6 days a week.
2
Lesvos
In Lesvos we treat 1200 patients per month, with our clinic open 5 days per week.
3
Athens
In Athens we treat 1200 patients per month, across 13 locations, 6 days per week.
1200 patients per month
Athens
In Athens we treat 1,200 patients per month, across 13 social centre and camp locations, 6 days per week. Currently the majority of patients are Syrian, Afghani, Pakistani, Iraqi and Iranian.
Services we offer
- Primary healthcare
- Primary minor surgery
- Case management
- Referral to more advanced medical services, dental work and psychological support
- Referral to legal, accommodation, food and clothing support
- Health education and promotional presentations.
- Emergency response to squats and house calls to patients
- Manual patient documentation
Our team
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 2-3 doctors,
- 2-3 medical staff (nurse, paramedic or medical students),
- 1 translator from within the community.
Our resources:
- Key partnerships which enable us to run clinics and store supplies without cost
- Medical supplies and equipment
- An equipped ambulance to transport the team to camps and clinics and as a private space to treat patients at outreach clinics
1600 patients per month
Thessaloniki
In Thessaloniki, we treat 1600 patients per month at two locations: the clinic in Filia and the Diavata Camp (approx. 2000 residents). Currently, most of our patients are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, 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
- Manual patient documentation
- Food distribution and supply of clothing and hygiene items for new arrivals at the same location by our partner WAVE
Our team
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 2-3 doctors
- 2-3 medical staff (nurse, paramedic or medical students)
- 2 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.
1200 patients per month
Lesvos
In Lesvos we treat 1200 patients per month, with our clinic open 5 days per week. Currently the majority of our patients are African and Afghani.
Services we offer
- Primary healthcare
- Case management for complex cases
- Psychological support
- Health promotion classes
- Assisting with outbreaks
- Emergency response to riots and fights in the camp and on the island
- Computerised patient documentation
Our team
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 3 doctors
- 1 nurse
- 2 medical students
- 3 translators from within the community
Our resources:
- Key partnerships which enable us to run clinics and store supplies without cost: The clinic is run at the NGO One Happy Family with a separate locked storage and refrigeration.
- Medical supplies and equipment
Lesvos Mental Health Project
We also offer mental health services in Lesvos in form of psychiatric care for severe mental disorders and psychoeducation for milder mental health complaints. This project is run in our „clinic“ premises located at the Centre of „One Happy Family“. The team is working Monday to Friday.
Services we offer
- Ongoing individual psychiatric care and support
- Group sessions with psychoeducation
Our team
- 1 Psychiatrist
- 2-3 General Practitioners/Medical Doctors/Psychiatric Nurses
- 2-3 Mental Health workers (Psychologists, Social workers, Nurses or similar with adequate experience)
- 1 Assistant to handle appointments (medical or nursing students/assistants)
Our resources:
- Key partnerships with other mental health care providers and NGOs on the island
- Clinic premises at One Happy Family
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
- 2-3 doctors
- 2-3 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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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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