Greece

In 2018, by invitation of the UN International Office of Migration and in partnership with the Greek Health Department, Global Brigades set off to help fill a void for health care services in refugee camps and begin applying our tenets of development work: holistic model, empowerment of community members, and increased collaboration with local government and NGOs in this unique setting.

Consistent with our programmatic methodology, we have started implementing Medical Brigades to build trust and gather insight to develop a unique holistic model for refugees and asylum seekers aspiring for integration. The vulnerability of the population requires us to evaluate camps on a case by case basis to assess their needs and accommodate for the provision of basic human needs. However, our scope is ambitious, as we are targeting over 50 refugee camps in Greece accommodating more than 50,000 residents over the next three years.

  • Providing access to health services to more than 2,300 refugees and asylum seekers
  • 2 camp partners with significant expansion in Spring 2020
  • Established partnership with the Ministry of Health
  • Addressing extreme health and economic disparity of refugees and asylum seekers and the Greek population

Our Work in Greece

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Safety

Volunteer safety will always be our absolute top priority. Global Brigades recently engaged Askari International Security, an industry leader in international risk assessment, to complete a comprehensive risk/safety assessment of all brigade operations. A full explanation of safety precautions and procedures can be found on our “Safety & Insurance” page.

Volunteer Safety Highlights in Greece

  • Volunteers will only be allowed in camps from 9am-4pm, while several other NGOs are also present on the premises, to create a secure environment for brigades to take place;
  • Global Brigades collaborates with the International Office of Migration, as well as several NGO actors in camp to share and receive relevant security updates and make appropriate decisions to maintain the safety of all volunteers.