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 started implementing Medical Brigades to build trust and gather insight to develop a unique holistic model for refugees and asylum seekers aspiring for integration. After an additional asset mapping and needs assessment in 2020, we decided to establish our own stable Polyclinic in Athens to provide free, consistent and broad health coverage to vulnerable populations, alongside our operation inside the long-term accommodation centers. In addition, refugee and migrant populations will be supported with financial education and economic development programs for their micro-enterprises.

  • Providing access to health services to more than 4,800 refugees and asylum seekers
  • 3 camp partners
  • 1 PolyClinic in the center of Athens
  • Established partnership with the Ministry of Health, other NGOs and Refugee and Migrant communities
  • Addressing extreme health and economic disparity of refugees and asylum seekers and the Greek population
  • Empowered Community
  • Community In Progress
  • Community on Waitlist

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Athens
Malakasa
Ritsona
Thiva

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.